<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Do charities legally have to give to the cause they claim to support?
<|assistant|>
Yes, charities are legally required to use the majority of the funds they receive to support their stated cause. In the United States, this is enforced by the IRS, who requires that at least 50% of a charity's total spending must go towards program services and administrative expenses combined cannot exceed 35% of total spending. Other countries have their own regulatory standards which ensure a majority of the funds donated are used for the cause the charity claims to support.