Is it possible for a nonprofit organization's site to be a credible source?

• A. Yes; a .org site can be credible if the organization is reputable.
• B. No; .org sites are never credible.
• C. Yes; but only if the site is free of ads.
• D. No; domain type alone determines credibility.

Answer: (A)

A nonprofit site can be credible even though it uses a .org domain. The trustworthiness comes from how the site presents its information, not just the address. Look for clear authorship, publication dates, and citations to reliable sources, plus evidence the organization is transparent about who runs it and where its money comes from. Helpful signs include an up-to-date mission statement, details about governance (like board members), accessible contact information, and financial transparency such as annual reports or audited statements. If the site offers verifiable data, references external sources, and allows you to confirm claims through independent sources, it’s a credible resource despite being a nonprofit domain.

Ads or their absence don’t determine credibility, and a .org domain doesn’t automatically guarantee trustworthiness. Some .org sites may be outdated or biased, while credible information can appear on other domain types as well.