They're fairly certain this organization doesn't spend its money in a way she supports. Do they have to tell the friend this?

Generally, I would contribute a small amount, but the charity she named has a poor reputation among a great number of my friends

MISS MANNERS by Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a casual acquaintance whom I see regularly and have a high opinion of. This individual asked me to donate to a specific charity.

Generally, I would contribute a small amount, but the charity she named has a poor reputation among a great number of my friends, many of whom have the medical condition the charity claims to support.