Charitable fraud can be reported anonymously.
Any fraudulent tax activity that is discovered within a charity should be reported to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS.) reports can be made anonymously or by providing contact information. The IRS provides rewards for tip offs on fraudulent activities. The fact that they can be reported, holds organizations accountable for the donations they receive. It also lets the public know which organizations actually use donations to further their missions, which can, in turn, motivate donors to give more.
Instructions
1. Compile the charity's name, address and taxpayer identification number. Describe the alleged violative conduct, how it was discovered, the dates it occurred and the dollar amount involved. This information needs to be as accurate as you can possibly make the information. The Internal Revenue Service does not expect you to provide all of the information, but they do prefer enough information to show a possible fraudulent activity did occur.
2. Complete IRS Form 3949 A, available online, or compile a letter including the information listed in section 1, together with any further evidence of the alleged fraud. Form 3949 A asks you to check a box for the fraudulent activity you think is occurring. Also, it requests a written description of the fraudulent activity. At the end of the form, the Internal Revenue Service asks for your name and personal information. You do not need to provide your personal information, as it is okay for you to submit the form anonymously. However, the Internal Revenue Service prefers if you file the form or write the letter while providing your personal information. The information on Form 3949 A or the written letter should come from the information you compiled in Section 1.
3. Mail the letter or the form to:
Internal Revenue Service
Fresno
CA 93888
