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113 charities, each vetted against ratings from GiveWell, Charity Navigator, and Animal Charity Evaluators. No middleman, no commission — donations go directly to the charity.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Blue Ridge Humane Society
Improves animal welfare through adoption, community support, and education initiatives in Western North Carolina.
BRAC
Empowers people and communities in situations of poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice through microfinance and development programs.
CARE International
Fights global poverty and provides disaster relief by empowering women and girls to bring lasting change to their communities.
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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.
Citizens for Animal Protection
Shelters, rescues, and rehomes animals while promoting responsible pet ownership in the Houston area.
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.
DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
Empowers veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity through advocacy, direct services, and volunteerism.
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.
Doctors Without Borders USA
Provides independent, impartial medical humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare.
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.
Feeding America
Network of food banks providing meals to millions facing hunger through food pantries and meal programs.
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.
Fred Hollows Foundation
Treats and prevents blindness and other vision problems in developing countries and Indigenous Australian communities.
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.
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.
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.
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 Society of the United States
Fights 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 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.
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 Corps
Helps people survive through crisis, build better lives, and transform their communities for good.
Mercy Ships
Operates hospital ships providing free surgeries and healthcare to people in developing nations with limited access to care.
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 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.
Natural Resources Defense Council
Works to safeguard the earth through law, science, and the support of millions of people worldwide.
No Kid Hungry
Ends childhood hunger in America by connecting kids to effective nutrition programs and teaching families to cook.
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.
Operation Smile
Provides free surgeries to repair cleft lip and cleft palate for children and young adults in low and middle-income countries.
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.
Plan International
Advances children's rights and equality for girls through community development and disaster response programs.
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.
Rainforest Alliance
Works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods through forest conservation and sustainable agriculture.
Room to Read
Transforms lives through education, focusing on literacy and gender equality in education in developing countries.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Teach For All
Global network developing collective leadership to ensure all children can fulfill their potential through education.
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 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.
UNICEF
Provides humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide, focusing on health, education, protection, and emergency relief.
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.
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 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.
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