Fraternal Order of Police Georgia State Lodge solicited a donation over the phone Marietta Georgia

My wife agreed to make a contribution to this organization over the phone.  When I saw her envelope was addressed to PO Box 92445 Atlanta, GA 30314-0445 and that the contribution was not tax deductible, I held the letter and went on the internet.  I  could not find this location.

I held the envelope and my wife recieved a reminder with a phone number.  I called the number and explained the situation.  I asked how much of their contribution went to the cause and was told 10%.  I explained that we supported the police but not any organication where the fundraising and administration used 90% of the contribution.  The lady who answered the phone was very polite and asked If I wanted to cancel the contribution.  I said yes.

We didn't get ripped off because we didn't make a contribution.  However, there was no indication that only 10% of the contribution went to the police nor that the contribution was not tax deductible by the solicitor who spoke to my wife.

While on the internet I saw an organization with a similar name that was not certified by California as a charity.  I don't know if Georgia has a similar certification program but we should.