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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.

100/100 Africa

GiveWell Top Charity Africa, Asia

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.

95/100 Global

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.

92/100 United States

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.

Formerly the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Blood Cancer United

Funds 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.

90/100 United States

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.

91/100 Asia, Africa

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation

Funds research on psychiatric illnesses including depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Breakthrough T1D

Formerly JDRF

Funds 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.

95/100 Global

Center for Disaster Philanthropy

Helps donors give well after disasters, funding long-term recovery through grants to local organizations.

charity: water

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.

93/100 United States, Canada

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.

94/100 New York City

Clean Air Task Force

Advocates for policies and technologies that cut air pollution and climate-warming emissions.

CodeAI

Formerly Code.org

Creates 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.

97/100 United States, Global

Convoy of Hope

Delivers food and supplies after disasters and runs children's feeding and agriculture programs.

97/100 United States, Canada, Latin America

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.

Not yet rated United States

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.

94/100 United States

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.

89/100 United States

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.

94/100 United States, Global

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.

98/100 Africa, Asia

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.

88/100 Global

90/100 Caribbean, Latin America

Food For The Poor

Provides food, housing, clean water and medical aid to people living in poverty in the Caribbean and Latin America.

71/100 Asia, Africa, Australia

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.

98/100 Africa

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.

87/100 Global

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.

GiveWell Top Charity Africa, Asia

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.

95/100 Global

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.

88/100 Global

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.

Formerly the Humane Society of the United States

Humane World for Animals

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 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.

99/100 Global

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.

88/100 United States

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.

85/100 United States

Make-A-Wish Foundation

Creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses to enrich the human experience with hope and joy.

GiveWell Top Charity Africa, Asia

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.

90/100 United States

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.

94/100 Africa

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.

99/100 Global

Navy SEAL Foundation

Supports Naval Special Warfare service members, veterans and their families.

GiveWell Top Charity Nigeria

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.

Not yet rated Global

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.

95/100 Africa

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.

72/100 United States

82/100 Ghana, Guatemala, Laos

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.

69/100 United States

Possible

Delivers high-quality, low-cost healthcare in rural Nepal, proving that quality care is possible in the poorest communities.

67/100 Nepal

Pratham

Improves the quality of education in India by providing innovative learning solutions to underserved children.

100/100 India

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 Corps

Helps people survive through crisis, build better lives, and transform their communities for good.

87/100 Global

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.

100/100 Asia, Africa

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.

94/100 United States

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.

100/100 Asia, Africa

94/100 United States, Canada, Mexico

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.

87/100 Africa, Asia

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.

99/100 Global

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.

97/100 United States, Global

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.

Not yet rated Global

ACE Recommended Charity Global

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.

100/100 Africa

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.

100/100 East Africa

Water Mission

Designs and builds safe water and sanitation systems in developing countries and disaster areas.

98/100 Africa, Asia, Latin America

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.

ACE Recommended Charity Global

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.