<|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. Under federal law, registered charities must allocate at least 50% of their total expenses to charitable programs or activities. Additionally, many states have laws requiring a certain percentage of a charity's fundraising proceeds to go toward its programs. Some charities also choose to pledge a percentage of profits from sponsorships or product sales to their stated cause.