Staff report
The Herald-Dispatch
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Secretary of State Mac Warner encourages all West Virginians to give to those in need after disasters, such as the recent flooding in southern Texas, but to use caution.
Before contributions are made to a charity, Warner suggests that donors visit http://apps.sos.wv.gov/business/charities, then type in the name of the charity and hit “Search.”
Some organizations not listed in the database are not necessarily out of code or fraudulent. Some, such as the American Red Cross, are exempt because they are federally regulated. Others, such as the Salvation Army, are exempt because they are religious organizations.