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Against Malaria Foundation
Prevents malaria by distributing long-lasting insecticide-treated bed nets in developing countries. Highly rated for cost-effectiveness.
GiveWell Top CharityHelen Keller International
Combats causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition, with highly effective vitamin A supplementation programs.
GiveWell Top CharityMalaria Consortium
Runs seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaigns that give young children preventive antimalarial medicine during the high-transmission rainy season.
GiveWell Top CharityNew Incentives
Gives caregivers small cash incentives for bringing infants to routine vaccination appointments, raising immunization rates in northern Nigeria.
ACE Recommended CharityThe Humane League
Works to end the abuse of animals raised for food through corporate campaigns and grassroots advocacy.
ACE Recommended CharityWild Animal Initiative
Funds and conducts research on how to improve the lives of wild animals.
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ACLU Foundation
Defends and preserves the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States.
Action Against Hunger
Saves the lives of malnourished children and ensures families can access clean water, food, and healthcare.
Active Minds
Student-led network that promotes mental health awareness on college campuses.
African Wildlife Foundation
Protects Africa's wildlife and wild lands by working with local communities to develop sustainable conservation programs.
Against Malaria Foundation
Prevents malaria by distributing long-lasting insecticide-treated bed nets in developing countries. Highly rated for cost-effectiveness.
Alzheimer's Association
Leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia through research, care, and support.
American Association of People with Disabilities
Works to increase the political and economic power of people with disabilities through advocacy and action.
American Cancer Society
Improves the lives of people with cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support services.
American Diabetes Association
Funds diabetes research and provides education and advocacy for people living with diabetes.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Funds suicide prevention research and runs education and survivor support programs.
American Heart Association
Funds cardiovascular and stroke research and promotes heart health through education and advocacy.
American Humane
Promotes animal welfare on farms, in zoos and on film sets, and supports military and service animals.
American Lung Association
Works to prevent lung disease through research, education and advocacy for clean air.
American Red Cross
Prevents and alleviates human suffering through emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education in health and safety.
Americares
Saves lives and improves health for people affected by poverty or disaster through medical aid and disaster response.
Amnesty International
Campaigns for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all, conducting research and advocacy on rights violations.
Animal Rescue League of Berks County
Provides care, advocacy, and resources to improve the lives of animals in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Animal Rescue League of Boston
Champions animal welfare through rescue, veterinary care, adoption services, and community outreach programs.
Animal Welfare Institute
Works to alleviate suffering inflicted on animals by people through advocacy, education, and research.
Arbor Day Foundation
Plants trees and supports reforestation and community forestry projects.
Asheville Humane Society
Rescues and rehomes animals in Buncombe County through adoption programs and community services.
ASPCA
Works to rescue animals from abuse, pass humane laws, and share resources with shelters nationwide.
Autism Speaks
Funds autism research and provides resources and advocacy for autistic people and their families.
Best Friends Animal Society
Operates the nation's largest sanctuary for homeless animals and works to end the killing of dogs and cats in shelters.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Matches children facing adversity with volunteer adult mentors.
Blood Cancer United
Formerly the Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyFunds blood cancer research and provides patients with education, support and financial help.
Blue Ridge Humane Society
Improves animal welfare through adoption, community support, and education initiatives in Western North Carolina.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
National organization supporting local clubs that offer after-school programs, mentoring and safe places for young people.
Boys Town
Provides residential care, family services and behavioral health care for at-risk children.
BRAC
Empowers people and communities in situations of poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice through microfinance and development programs.
Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
Funds research on psychiatric illnesses including depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Breakthrough T1D
Formerly JDRFFunds research toward cures and better treatments for type 1 diabetes.
Canine Companions
Provides expertly trained assistance dogs free of charge to people with disabilities.
CARE International
Fights global poverty and provides disaster relief by empowering women and girls to bring lasting change to their communities.
Center for Disaster Philanthropy
Helps donors give well after disasters, funding long-term recovery through grants to local organizations.
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Brings clean and safe drinking water to people in developing countries through sustainable water projects.
ChildFund International
Helps deprived, excluded, and vulnerable children improve their lives and become young adults, parents, and leaders.
Children International
Works to eradicate poverty one child, one family, one community at a time through health, education, and empowerment programs.
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
Raises money for member children's hospitals to fund equipment, care and research.
Citizens for Animal Protection
Shelters, rescues, and rehomes animals while promoting responsible pet ownership in the Houston area.
City Harvest
Rescues surplus food and delivers it free to food pantries, soup kitchens and community partners across New York City.
Clean Air Task Force
Advocates for policies and technologies that cut air pollution and climate-warming emissions.
CodeAI
Formerly Code.orgCreates free K–12 computer science and AI curriculum and trains teachers to use it, so every student can build digital fluency.
Community Solutions
Works to end homelessness through data-driven approaches and community collaboration using the Built for Zero methodology.
Conservation International
Uses science, policy, and partnerships to protect nature for the benefit of humanity in over 30 countries.
Convoy of Hope
Delivers food and supplies after disasters and runs children's feeding and agriculture programs.
Covenant House
Provides shelter and support services to young people experiencing homelessness.
Crisis Text Line
Provides free, 24/7 mental health support by text message.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Funds research and drug development for cystic fibrosis and supports a national network of care centers.
DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
Empowers veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity through advocacy, direct services, and volunteerism.
Defenders of Wildlife
Protects imperiled species and their habitats through science, law and advocacy.
DigDeep
Brings running water and sanitation to US households that lack it, including on the Navajo Nation.
Direct Relief
Improves health and lives of people affected by poverty and emergencies by providing essential medical resources.
Disability Rights Fund
Supports disability rights organizations worldwide to amplify their voices and advance the rights of people with disabilities.
Disability Rights Washington
Advances the rights of people with disabilities through individual advocacy, systemic advocacy, and public policy work.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
Provides emergency medical aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare worldwide.
DonorsChoose
Lets public school teachers post classroom requests that donors fund directly.
Earthjustice
Nonprofit environmental law organization that goes to court to protect wildlife, wild places and public health.
Easterseals
Provides services for people with disabilities, including early intervention, therapy and employment programs.
Enterprise Community Partners
Finances and develops affordable housing and advocates for housing policy.
Environmental Defense Fund
Finds practical and lasting solutions to environmental problems through science, economics, law, and innovative partnerships.
Equal Justice Initiative
Provides legal representation to people who have been illegally convicted, unfairly sentenced, or abused in state jails and prisons.
Family Promise
Network of local affiliates that help families experiencing homelessness find and keep housing.
Farm Sanctuary
Runs sanctuaries for rescued farm animals and advocates for farmed animal protection.
Feed My Starving Children
Volunteers hand-pack nutritionally complete meals that are shipped to children facing hunger in dozens of countries.
Feed the Children
Distributes food, household essentials and school supplies to children and families in the US and abroad.
Feeding America
Network of food banks providing meals to millions facing hunger through food pantries and meal programs.
First Book
Provides new books and educational resources to children in low-income communities.
Fisher House Foundation
Provides free temporary housing to military and veteran families while a loved one receives medical treatment at major military and VA medical centers.
Fistula Foundation
Funds surgery to treat obstetric fistula, a childbirth injury, for women in low-income countries.
Folds of Honor
Provides educational scholarships to spouses and children of fallen or disabled service members and first responders.
Food for the Hungry
Works alongside communities in low-income countries on food security, child health and livelihoods.
Food For The Poor
Provides food, housing, clean water and medical aid to people living in poverty in the Caribbean and Latin America.
Fred Hollows Foundation
Treats and prevents blindness and other vision problems in developing countries and Indigenous Australian communities.
Gary Sinise Foundation
Supports veterans, first responders and their families through adapted housing, mental health and community programs.
Girls Inc.
Runs programs that build girls' confidence and skills in STEM, health and leadership.
Girls Who Code
Works to close the gender gap in technology by equipping young women with computing skills and opportunities.
GiveDirectly
Provides direct cash transfers to people living in extreme poverty, allowing them to decide how best to improve their lives.
Global Refuge
Provides legal and social services to refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers to help them rebuild their lives with dignity.
GLSEN
Works to ensure safe and inclusive schools for LGBTQ+ students through education, advocacy, and youth leadership.
Goodwill Industries International
Runs thrift stores whose revenue funds job training, placement and other employment services for people facing barriers to work.
Grameen Foundation
Enables the poor, especially women, to create a world without poverty through microfinance and technology solutions.
Greenhill Humane Society
Shelters and supports animals through adoption, crisis pet care, spay/neuter programs, and community services.
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Breeds and trains guide dogs and provides them free of charge to people who are blind or have low vision.
Gulf Coast Humane Society
Provides shelter, medical care, and adoption services for homeless animals in Southwest Florida.
Habitat for Humanity
Builds and repairs homes with families in need, creating affordable homeownership opportunities worldwide.
Heifer International
Works to end hunger and poverty through sustainable community development by providing livestock and training.
Helen Keller International
Combats causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition, with highly effective vitamin A supplementation programs.
HIAS
Jewish humanitarian organization that protects and assists refugees and asylum seekers around the world.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarships and support services to Hispanic American college students.
Homes For Our Troops
Builds specially adapted homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans.
Hope For The Warriors
Supports post-9/11 service members, veterans and military families with health, transition and family programs.
Human Rights Campaign Foundation
Runs education and workplace programs that advance equality for LGBTQ+ people.
Human Rights First
Advocates for refugees and against torture and other human rights abuses.
Human Rights Watch
Investigates and reports on abuses happening in all corners of the world to bring greater justice and security.
Humane Society of Greater Dayton
Protects animals through sheltering, adoption, spaying and neutering services, and humane education.
Humane Society of North Texas
Provides shelter, adoption, and care for animals while promoting compassion and responsible pet ownership.
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region
Cares for homeless animals, promotes adoption, and provides education in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas.
Humane World for Animals
Formerly the Humane Society of the United StatesFights for all animals through advocacy, education, and hands-on programs to protect companion animals, wildlife, and farm animals.
Innocence Project
Works to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice.
International Children's Fund
Provides humanitarian aid to children in crisis situations including food, medical care, and educational support.
International Fund for Animal Welfare
Rescues and rehabilitates animals and works on wildlife conservation and anti-poaching worldwide.
International Justice Mission
Works with local authorities to protect people in poverty from violence, including trafficking and forced labor.
International Medical Corps
Provides emergency medical care and trains local health workers in disaster and conflict zones.
International Relief Teams
Provides immediate emergency relief and long-term community health programs in underserved areas following disasters.
International Rescue Committee
Helps people affected by humanitarian crises to survive, recover, and rebuild their lives.
Jacksonville Humane Society
Provides care, education, and resources to support pets and their people in Northeast Florida.
Jefferson Center for Mental Health
Provides comprehensive community mental health services including crisis intervention, therapy, and substance use treatment.
Khan Academy
Provides free world-class education for anyone, anywhere through comprehensive online learning resources.
Kiva
Expands financial access to help underserved communities thrive through crowdfunded microloans.
Lambda Legal
Pursues high-impact litigation, public policy advocacy, and public education to secure full recognition of civil rights for LGBTQ+ people.
LGBTQ Victory Institute
Increases LGBTQ+ representation in politics and government by training, supporting, and electing openly LGBTQ+ leaders.
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses to enrich the human experience with hope and joy.
Malaria Consortium
Runs seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaigns that give young children preventive antimalarial medicine during the high-transmission rainy season.
Malaria No More
Mobilizes political commitment and funding to end deaths from malaria.
March of Dimes
Works to improve the health of moms and babies through research, education and advocacy.
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
Collects and distributes new toys to children whose families can't afford holiday gifts.
Meals on Wheels America
Supports the network of local programs that deliver meals, friendly visits and safety checks to homebound seniors.
Mental Health America
Promotes mental health as a critical part of overall wellness through advocacy, education, research, and service.
Mental Health Center of Denver
Provides comprehensive mental health care services including community mental health care and residential programs for vulnerable populations.
Mental Health Cooperative
Delivers integrated community health care and mental health services to individuals and families in Middle Tennessee.
Mercy For Animals
Works to end the abuse of farmed animals through investigations and corporate campaigns.
Mercy Ships
Operates hospital ships providing free surgeries and healthcare to people in developing nations with limited access to care.
Michael J. Fox Foundation
Funds research to find a cure for Parkinson's disease and develop better treatments.
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund
Uses litigation, advocacy and public education to advance racial justice.
NAMI
Provides free mental health education, support groups and a helpline for people and families affected by mental illness.
National Alliance to End Homelessness
Leads a movement to prevent and end homelessness in the United States through policy advocacy and research.
National Audubon Society
Protects birds and the places they need through science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.
National CASA/GAL Association for Children
Supports volunteer advocates who represent abused and neglected children in court.
National Federation of the Blind
Membership organization advocating for the rights and independence of blind people.
National Organization on Disability
Promotes the full participation and equality of people with disabilities through education, advocacy, and technical assistance.
National Park Foundation
Strengthens the connection between people and national parks by raising private funds to protect and enhance America's national parks.
National Wildlife Federation
Works to protect wildlife and habitat through conservation, education and advocacy.
Natural Resources Defense Council
Works to safeguard the earth through law, science, and the support of millions of people worldwide.
Navy SEAL Foundation
Supports Naval Special Warfare service members, veterans and their families.
New Incentives
Gives caregivers small cash incentives for bringing infants to routine vaccination appointments, raising immunization rates in northern Nigeria.
No Kid Hungry
Ends childhood hunger in America by connecting kids to effective nutrition programs and teaching families to cook.
North Shore Animal League America
No-kill animal rescue and adoption organization based in New York.
Ocean Cleanup
Develops and scales technologies to rid the oceans of plastic pollution through innovative cleanup systems.
Ocean Conservancy
Works to protect the ocean from today's greatest global challenges through science-based solutions and advocacy.
Oceana
Campaigns for science-based policies that protect and restore the world's oceans.
One Acre Fund
Supplies smallholder farmers with seed and fertilizer on credit plus training, helping them grow more food and earn more.
One Tree Planted
Funds tree planting for reforestation projects around the world.
Operation Homefront
Provides financial assistance, transitional housing and family support to military families.
Operation Smile
Provides free surgeries to repair cleft lip and cleft palate for children and young adults in low and middle-income countries.
Opportunity International
Provides small loans, savings accounts and training to entrepreneurs and farmers living in poverty.
Orbis International
Trains eye care teams, including aboard its Flying Eye Hospital, to prevent and treat blindness.
Oxfam International
Works to end poverty and injustice through advocacy, development programs, and emergency response in over 90 countries.
Partners In Health
Delivers high-quality healthcare to the world's poorest communities and advocates for global health equity.
PATH (People Assisting The Homeless)
Breaks the cycle of homelessness by providing housing and supportive services throughout California.
Pencils of Promise
Builds schools and increases access to quality education for children in developing countries.
Petco Love
Funds local animal welfare organizations and lifesaving programs for pets.
Plan International
Advances children's rights and equality for girls through community development and disaster response programs.
Polaris Project
Operates the US National Human Trafficking Hotline and works to end human trafficking.
Possible
Delivers high-quality, low-cost healthcare in rural Nepal, proving that quality care is possible in the poorest communities.
Pratham
Improves the quality of education in India by providing innovative learning solutions to underserved children.
Prison Fellowship
Serves prisoners, former prisoners, and their families through advocacy, mentoring, and restorative justice programs.
Project HOPE
Trains health workers and delivers medical supplies in crisis zones and underserved communities.
Prosper Global
Formerly Mercy CorpsHelps people survive through crisis, build better lives, and transform their communities for good.
Rainforest Alliance
Works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods through forest conservation and sustainable agriculture.
Rainforest Trust
Funds the purchase and protection of threatened tropical forests in partnership with local organizations.
Reading Is Fundamental
Provides books and literacy resources to children in underserved communities.
Reading Partners
Pairs elementary students who are reading below grade level with trained community volunteers for one-on-one, curriculum-based tutoring in under-resourced schools.
Rebuilding Together
Repairs homes for low-income homeowners at no cost so they can stay safely in their homes.
Rise Against Hunger
Organizes volunteer meal-packaging events and funds hunger relief and agriculture programs worldwide.
Room to Read
Transforms lives through education, focusing on literacy and gender equality in education in developing countries.
Samaritan's Purse
Christian relief organization providing emergency aid, medical care and disaster response around the world.
San Diego Humane Society
Provides adoption, rescue, and educational programs to enhance animal welfare throughout San Diego County.
Save the Children
Works to improve the lives of children through education, health care, emergency relief, and protection from harm.
Scholarship America
Manages and funds scholarships that help students pay for college and finish their degrees.
Semper Fi & America's Fund
Provides urgent financial assistance and lifetime support to combat wounded, critically ill, and catastrophically injured service members and their families.
Seva Foundation
Supports eye care programs that restore sight and prevent blindness in low-income communities.
Shriners Children's
Network of pediatric hospitals providing specialized orthopedic, burn and spinal care regardless of a family's ability to pay.
Sierra Club Foundation
Advances climate solutions, conservation, and environmental justice through education, advocacy, and community engagement.
Sightsavers
Prevents avoidable blindness and supports people with visual impairments through treatment, education, and advocacy in developing countries.
Smile Train
Trains local surgeons and funds free cleft lip and palate surgery in low- and middle-income countries.
SOS Children's Villages
Provides loving homes and family-based care for children who have lost parental care or are at risk of losing it.
Southern Poverty Law Center
Litigates civil rights cases and tracks hate groups and extremism.
Special Olympics
Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Advances cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
Surfrider Foundation
Protects oceans, waves and beaches through a network of local chapters.
Susan G. Komen
Funds breast cancer research and helps patients get screening, treatment and support.
Teach For All
Global network developing collective leadership to ensure all children can fulfill their potential through education.
Teach For America
Recruits and trains new teachers to work in under-resourced schools.
Team Rubicon
Mobilizes military veterans and other volunteers to clean up and rebuild after disasters.
The Arc of the United States
Advocates for and serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The Bail Project
Pays bail for people who cannot afford it and advocates against cash bail.
The Carter Center
Works to advance human rights and alleviate human suffering through disease prevention and democracy building.
The Global Fund
Mobilizes and invests resources to end epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria in the world's poorest countries.
The Humane League
Works to end the abuse of animals raised for food through corporate campaigns and grassroots advocacy.
The Jed Foundation
Works to protect emotional health and prevent suicide among teens and young adults.
The Nature Conservancy
Protects ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people, addressing climate change and biodiversity loss.
The Sentencing Project
Works for effective and humane criminal justice responses to crime through research, advocacy, and reform initiatives.
The Trevor Project
Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ young people under 25.
The Water Project
Provides reliable water projects to communities in sub-Saharan Africa who suffer needlessly from water scarcity.
To Write Love on Her Arms
Supports people facing depression, addiction and self-injury and helps fund treatment and recovery.
Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Builds and pays off homes for families of fallen first responders and military members and for severely injured veterans.
UNCF
Provides scholarships to Black students and funding to historically Black colleges and universities.
UNICEF
Provides humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide, focusing on health, education, protection, and emergency relief.
United Way Worldwide
Network of local United Ways that raise and direct money to community programs in education, financial stability and health.
USA for UNHCR
Raises support in the US for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, which protects and assists people forced to flee their homes.
USO
Runs centers and programs that support service members and their families at home and abroad.
Vera Institute of Justice
Researches and advocates for reforms to the criminal legal and immigration systems.
Village Enterprise
Helps people in extreme poverty start small businesses through cash grants, business training and savings groups.
Water Mission
Designs and builds safe water and sanitation systems in developing countries and disaster areas.
Water.org
Provides access to safe water and sanitation through innovative financing solutions and partnerships.
WaterAid
Transforms lives by improving access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene in the world's poorest communities.
Wikimedia Foundation
Operates Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects, providing free access to information worldwide.
Wild Animal Initiative
Funds and conducts research on how to improve the lives of wild animals.
Wildlife Conservation Society
Saves wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, and inspiring people to value nature.
World Animal Protection
Moves the world to protect animals by ending animal cruelty and suffering on a global scale.
World Central Kitchen
Provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises while building resilient food systems.
World Food Programme
Delivers food assistance in emergencies and works with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.
World Relief
Christian humanitarian organization serving refugees, immigrants and vulnerable communities in the US and abroad.
World Vision
Provides emergency assistance, education, healthcare, and economic development to children and families worldwide.
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
Works to conserve nature and reduce threats to the diversity of life on Earth through science-based conservation.
Wounded Warrior Project
Honors and empowers wounded veterans through programs focused on mental health, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative support.
Xerces Society
Protects pollinators and other invertebrates through conservation and science.
YMCA of the USA
National resource office for the country's YMCAs, which run youth development, health and community programs.
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