The Charity Guide - A searchable database of local charities. Includes tips for donors, new listings submission, and contact information. - http://www.charity-charities.org/
Ronald McDonald House Charities - Focused on helping families in need by providing affordable housing while children are hospitalized. Provides a list of all homes in the US and Internationally. - http://www.rmhc.org/
SOS Children's Villages - USA - American arm of a worldwide relief organization that works to bring long-term family-based care to orphaned and abandoned children. Learn about child sponsorship and online donations. - http://www.sos-usa.org
American Red Magen David for Israel - Supports the MDA emergency medical, ambulance, blood and disaster services. Features an overview, modes of giving, news, events and contact details. - http://www.afmda.org/
American Institute of Philanthropy - A nonprofit charity watchdog organization that helps donors make informed giving decisions. - http://www.charitywatch.org/
Africa Society, The - A direct outgrowth of the National Summit on Africa, to educate all Americans about Africa and its people. Features education and information programs to strengthen support for Africa. - http://www.africasummit.org/
Pearls of Africa - Nonprofit serving men, women, and children in Uganda, who live with disabilities. Information on volunteering, donating, and organization's programs. - http://www.pearlsofafrica.org/
Charity Navigator - An independent charity evaluator; provides financial evaluations plus news and information on philanthropy and nonprofit organizations. Features a directory searchable by location or subject area. - http://www.charitynavigator.org/
Charity Wire - Provides news on U.S. charities, fundraising ideas, directory of non-profit organizations, and a FAQ. - http://www.charitywire.com/