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Addiction & Recovery Charities
| Charity | Rating |
|---|---|
| Drug Policy Alliance | A- |
Animals Charities
| Charity | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bat Conservation International | The Wild Animal Sanctuary |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Committed to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters, Best Friends Animal Society leads initiatives to promote pet adoption, spay/neuter programs, and community involvement. Website: bestfriends.org Social Media: |
| Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute | Born Free USA works to protect wild animals in their natural habitats and in captivity, advocating for compassionate conservation and animal welfare through policy change, education, and rescue efforts. Website: bornfreeusa.org Social Media: |
| Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International | Dedicated to the conservation and protection of gorillas and their habitats in Africa, the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund engages in daily monitoring, anti-poaching initiatives, scientific research, and community education. Website: gorillafund.org Social Media: |
| Friends of Animals | Friends of Animals advocates for the rights of animals to live free from exploitation and harm, focusing on wildlife advocacy, spaying and neutering programs, and promoting veganism. Website: friendsofanimals.org Social Media: |
| Humane Farming Association | The Humane Farming Association works to protect farm animals from cruelty, promote humane farming practices, and advocate for the enforcement of animal protection laws. Website: hfa.org Social Media: |
| Jane Goodall Institute | Founded by Dr. Jane Goodall, the institute is committed to wildlife research, conservation, and education, with a focus on chimpanzee habitat preservation and empowering young people to become compassionate leaders. Website: janegoodall.org Social Media: |
| Marine Mammal Center | The Marine Mammal Center advances global ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, scientific research, and education, aiming to inspire ocean stewardship. Website: marinemammalcenter.org Social Media: |
| Mercy For Animals | Mercy For Animals is dedicated to preventing cruelty to farmed animals and promoting compassionate food choices and policies through undercover investigations, legal advocacy, and corporate outreach. Website: mercyforanimals.org Social Media: |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation | This foundation partners rescued dogs with firefighters to find people buried alive in disasters, providing training and ongoing support to ensure the success of these search teams. Website: searchdogfoundation.org Social Media: |
| PetSmart Charities | PetSmart Charities focuses on finding lifelong, loving homes for all pets by supporting programs and thought leadership that bring people and pets together. Website: petsmartcharities.org Social Media: |
| RedRover | RedRover brings animals out of crisis and strengthens the bond between people and animals through emergency sheltering, disaster relief services, financial assistance, and education. Website: redrover.org Social Media: |
| Save the Chimps | Save the Chimps is one of the largest chimpanzee sanctuaries in the world, dedicated to providing sanctuary, exemplary care, and lifelong care for chimpanzees rescued from research laboratories, the pet trade, and the entertainment industry. Website: savethechimps.org Social Media: Facebook: Save the Chimps, Inc. Twitter: @SaveTheChimps Instagram: @savethechimps YouTube: Save the Chimps Save the Chimps provides a safe haven where chimpanzees can live free from exploitation, ensuring they receive the care and respect they deserve. |
| The Humane League | The Humane League is a global nonprofit organization committed to ending the abuse of animals raised for food. They work by influencing corporate policies, advocating for legislative reforms, and empowering individuals through education to adopt plant-based diets. Website: thehumaneleague.org Social Media: Facebook: The Humane League Twitter: @TheHumaneLeague Instagram: @thehumaneleague YouTube: The Humane League |
| The Wild Animal Santuary | Established in 1980, The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado, focuses on rescuing and providing sanctuary to large carnivores that have been abused, abandoned, or illegally kept. The sanctuary offers expansive habitats where these animals can live in a naturalistic environment. Website: wildanimalsanctuary.org Social Media: Facebook: The Wild Animal Sanctuary Twitter: @animalsanctuary Instagram: @wildanimalsanctuary YouTube: The Wild Animal Sanctuary |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Founded in 1895, the Wildlife Conservation Society aims to save wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. WCS manages five wildlife parks in New York City, including the Bronx Zoo and the New York Aquarium, and conducts conservation projects in over 50 countries. Website: wcs.org Social Media: Facebook: Wildlife Conservation Society Twitter: @TheWCS Instagram: @thewcs YouTube: Wildlife Conservation Society |
These organizations play crucial roles in animal welfare and conservation, each focusing on different aspects of protecting and advocating for animals worldwide.
Blind & Low Vision Charities
Cancer Charities
Child Protection & Sponsorship Charities
Civil Rights & Social Justice Charities
Consumer Protection & Legal Aid Charities
| Charity | Rating |
|---|---|
| Action on Smoking and Health | B+ |
| Media Research Center | B+ |
| Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine | B+ |
| Project on Government Oversight (POGO) | A |
| Public Citizen Foundation | A |
Environment & Climate Change Charities
Gun Control / Gun Rights Charities
| Charity | Rating |
|---|---|
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | B+ |
Health – General Charities
Housing & Housing Equity Charities
| Charity | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bowery Residents’ Committee (BRC) | A |
| Coalition for the Homeless | A |
Human Rights Charities
| Charity | Rating |
|---|---|
| Center for Victims of Torture | B+ |
| Committee to Protect Journalists | B+ |
| Human Rights First | A |
| Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) | A |
Human Services & Domestic Aid Charities
| Charity | Rating |
|---|---|
| American Red Cross | A- |
| Farm Aid | B+ |
| Good360 | A- |
| The Y (National Office) | A |
Hunger & Food Policy Charities
| Charity | Rating |
|---|---|
| Action Against Hunger-USA | A |
| City Harvest | B+ |
| Feed My Starving Children | A |
| Feeding America | A- |
| Food Bank For New York City | A- |
| Food for the Hungry | B+ |
| The Hunger Project | A- |
International Relief & Development Charities
LGBTQ+ Charities
| Charity | Rating |
|---|---|
| Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice | A |
Literacy & Education Charities
| Charity | Rating |
|---|---|
| ProLiteracy Worldwide | A- |
Mental Health Charities
| Charity | Rating |
|---|---|
| Alzheimer’s Association | B+ |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | A |
| Arc of the United States (National Office) | A- |
| Brain & Behavior Research Foundation | A |
| Mental Health America (MHA) | A |
| NAMI | A |
Older Adults Charities
| Charity | Rating |
|---|---|
| National Council on Aging (NCOA) | A |
Peace & International Relations Charities
| Charity | Rating |
|---|---|
| AFS-USA | A- |
| Clinton Foundation | B+ |
| International Peace Institute | B+ |
| United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee | A- |
Police & Firefighters Charities
| Charity | Rating |
|---|---|
| Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS) | A+ |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | A+ |
Public Policy Charities
| Charity | Rating |
|---|---|
| American Battlefield Trust | A |
| Common Cause Education Fund | A |
| Corporate Accountability | A |
| League of Women Voters Education Fund | A- |
Reproductive Health Charities
Terminally or Chronically Ill Charities
| Charity | Rating |
|---|---|
| Compassion & Choices | A |
| Compassion & Choices Action Network | A+ |
| Death with Dignity National Center | A- |
| Starlight Children’s Foundation (National Office) | B+ |
| Sunshine Foundation (National Office) | A |
Veterans & Military Charities
Women’s Issues & Advocacy Charities
| Charity | Rating |
|---|---|
| Global Fund for Women | A |
| Legal Momentum | B+ |
| National Women’s Law Center | A- |
| Women for Women International | A- |