The only reason not to ask is if you don't want to be disappointed by what you are told. If you have any concerns about a charity and they can't tell you what

The only reason not to ask is if you don't want to be disappointed by what you are told. If you have any concerns about a charity and they can't tell you what percentage of your contribution will go to their stated cause or can't tell you what percentage of donations go to marketing, fundraising, and salaries then you should not give. For example if you don't ask or they will not tell you, how would you know that only 4% of every dollar given to "Kids Wish Network" finds it way to helping kids. https://www.cnn.com/2013/06/13/us/worst-charities/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2013/06/13/us/worst-charities/index.html