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I completely agree. A polished social media presence is evidence of marketing, not proof of legitimacy. The IRS itself recommends checking a nonprofit’s tax-exempt status, eligibility to receive deductible contributions, and filings through its Tax Exempt Organization Search. For donors who want to make this process faster, APIs can come in handy. Though I am not a fan of APIs, APIs such as the Ready API and Nonprofit Check Plus API are known for quick verification steps. You have to compare organizations based on verified information rather than whoever has the most convincing Instagram page.