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Charities American Institute of Philanthropy (AIP) 
 A goal of this organization is to "research and evaluate the efficiency, accountability, and governance of nonprofit organizations." The AIP's Charity Rating Guide , which evaluates about 400 American charities and groups them into categories, is designed to help you maximize the effectiveness of your charitable contributions. This site lists 150 of the top-rated charities from the Guide . In addition, there is an informative discussion on how to compare charities and give wisely. http://www.charitywatch.org/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources Last updated Apr 28, 2004 BBB Wise Giving Alliance
"Reports on nationally soliciting charitable organizations that are the subject of donor inquiries. These reports include an evaluation of the subject charity in relation to the 23 provisions of the voluntary CBBB Standards for Charitable Solicitations." Includes special sections as needed on charities involved in relief efforts for natural disasters. Give.org is affiliated with the Council of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB). http://www.bbb.org/us/charity/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Consumer Research & Advocacy Last updated Mar 27, 2009 Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund
Former Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton have established the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund which "will serve as an umbrella organization for the three special funds established by Governors of Alabama [Bob Riley], Louisiana [Kathleen Babineaux Blanco] and Mississippi [Haley Barbour] and will focus on collecting donations to assist in the long-term recovery plan for the states affected by this terrible tragedy." Provides information for making tax-deductible donations. http://www.bushclintonkatrinafund.org Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Hurricane Katrina, Presidents by Name Last updated Sep 7, 2005 The Carter Center
The Center "is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering; it seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health." Includes Center news; a FAQ; history of the Center; and profiles of President Jimmy Carter, Rosalyn Carter, and other directors. Also describes the Center's global peace and health programs. Click on an interactive world map to locate the Center's activities by country. http://www.cartercenter.org/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Health, International Governments, Poverty Last updated Apr 30, 2008 Church World Service (CWS)
Donate toward a local or international crisis or find volunteer opportunities through Church World Service, "the relief, development, and refugee assistance ministry of 36 Protestant, Orthodox, and Anglican denominations in the United States. ... [Church World Service] provides educational resources, and offers opportunities to join a people-to-people network." Also includes print-ready inserts for church bulletins, news, and educational resources. http://www.churchworldservice.org Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Hurricane Katrina, Poverty Last updated Mar 11, 2009 CollectiveGood Mobile Phone Recycling
"If you have a spare mobile phone sitting on a shelf or in a drawer, you can recycle it here in an environmentally and socially responsible manner." CollectiveGood is a commercial enterprise that remanufactures or recycles donated cell phones. The site includes a list of affiliated charities. The donations may be tax deductible. http://www.collectivegood.com/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Environment, Technology Last updated Nov 14, 2002 Foundations On-Line: A Directory of Charitable Grantmakers
Provides links to corporate, private, and community foundations' and grantmakers' home pages to obtain grant applications, reports, e-mail addresses, and more. http://www.foundations.org/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Money Last updated Sep 2, 2002 Global Impact
This not-for-profit organization is "dedicated to helping the poorest people on earth. Global Impact represents 50 of the most respected U.S.-based international charities in the workplace giving campaigns across the nation." The site provides an overview of programs, lists of aid organizations by country, and a description of urgent needs. http://www.charity.org/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Poverty Last updated Apr 7, 2009 Habitat for Humanity Plans "Operation Home Delivery" for Hurricane Victims
September 2005 press release about how "Habitat for Humanity International is launching 'Operation Home Delivery,' a three-phase response to help provide assistance and rebuilding opportunities in New Orleans and elsewhere along the Gulf Coast in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina." The release describes the program, the third phase of which is "to establish and implement a 'home in a box project.'" Includes a link to the main site, with information about donating to this effort. http://www.habitat.org/newsroom/2005archive/insitedoc010602.aspx Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Feb 20, 2006 Holiday Giving Guide
"Find a charity you can trust."Provides tips for making decisions about donations, statistics, information about workplace donation campaigns, and a list of the highest and lowest rated charities in various subject areas. From Charity Navigator, an organization that "works to advance a more efficient and responsive philanthropic marketplace by evaluating the financial health of America's largest charities." http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=518 Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Consumer Research & Advocacy Last updated Nov 23, 2009 Iraq: Concern and Compassion in a Time of War
Contacts for learning about humanitarian relief efforts in the Middle East and volunteering or making donations. From the Network for Good. http://www.networkforgood.org/topics/international/iraq/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Health, International Governments, Jobs & Work, Poverty, Regions of the World, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Mar 26, 2003 JustGive.org
Search by name or keyword, or browse a list by category, to find charities that meet the criteria established by JustGive.org (available on the Web site). Information includes address, telephone, Web page, a mission statement, and brief financial statement (sometimes only the income amount). Donations can be made online. An unusual feature is the wedding registry allowing guests to make donations to the couple's favorite charity. http://www.justgive.org/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources Last updated Jan 11, 2004 Knitting Charities: Knitting for a Better World
Annotated list of organizations and projects focused on knitting and crocheting for charitable causes. Includes knitting for premature infants, children in hospitals, domestic violence victims, chemotherapy patients, U.S. armed forces, humanitarian projects in other countries, and more. From a publisher of craft books. http://www.interweaveknits.com/community/charities.asp Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Crafts Last updated Mar 26, 2007 Network for Good
This site offers the public online tools and resources for donating, volunteering, speaking out on current issues, and responding quickly to crises. Tools include databases of volunteer opportunities, media and elected official contacts by zip code, and actions arranged by cause. The collective effort of commercial and nonprofit groups to foster the "informed use of the Internet for civic participation and philanthropy." Searchable. http://www.networkforgood.org/ Topics: Activism, Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Jobs & Work, Political Parties & Theories Last updated Mar 26, 2003 Network for Good: Hurricanes
Provides links to charities that assist victims (humans and animals) of hurricanes; also links to agencies that provide information about hurricanes and about weather and natural disasters generally. The Network for Good is "an e-philanthropy site where individuals can donate, volunteer and get involved with the issues they care about." http://www.networkforgood.org/topics/animal_environ/hurricanes/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Sep 5, 2005 OnPhilanthropy
This site "is a global resource for non-profit and philanthropy professionals. It is free of charge and features several industry-leading e-mail newsletters." Includes news and analysis back to 2001 on topics such as fundraising, marketing, government relations, corporate giving, and foundations. From a U.S. fundraising and philanthropic services company. http://www.onphilanthropy.com Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources Last updated Jun 6, 2006 Publication 526 [Charitable Contributions]
This publication from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) describes when charitable contributions may be used as deductions on individual income tax returns. Topics include organizations that qualify to receive deductible contributions, contributions you cannot deduct (such as value of time or services and contributions for which you benefit), contributions of property, when to deduct, and records to keep. http://www.irs.gov/publications/p526/ar02.html Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Tax Filing Season Last updated Sep 14, 2005 Right to Play
"Right To Play is an athlete-driven international humanitarian organization that uses sport and play as a tool for development of children and youth in the most disadvantaged areas of the world." The site features a description of the programs, biographies of selected "athlete ambassadors" (many of whom are Olympians), photos, and information about volunteer opportunities. http://www.righttoplay.com/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Communities & Groups, Notable People, Photograph Collections, The Olympic Games Last updated May 8, 2007 ScamBusters.org: Hurricane Katrina Scams
"Many different types of Hurricane Katrina scams are already making the rounds -- find out what they are, how to protect yourself, and how you can help." Covers phishing, fake charities, spam, and other fraudulent activities. http://www.scambusters.org/hurricanekatrinascams.html Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Sep 22, 2005 Support American Troops Overseas
Contacts for volunteering or making donations to support U.S. troops in Iraq and their families. From the Network for Good. http://www.networkforgood.org/topics/international/iraq/troops.aspx Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Jobs & Work, U.S. Military Last updated Dec 9, 2006 |
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