Giving Hand
Assisting individuals and businesses in finding charities that are doing good works in the world.
Take some of the guesswork out of the way by learning how to research charities with our free tools.
We provide checklists and tools to help you decide.
Our team provides resources to help you choose the charities that you can trust to help those in need. See the Checklist
Our Founder
Givinghand.org was founded by noted humanitarian Michael Mortorano, whose heart’s desire is to help you help others. Mr. Mortorano spearheaded the production of this site and funded the media and resources so that these tools could be readily available to those seeking information.
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Research notes on spending ratios, annual reports, and how to match a gift to a cause.
What a healthy charity spending ratio looks like
A plain-language guide to program spending, fundraising costs, and the 80 percent benchmark Giving Hands uses when recommending a charity.
Six questions to ask before you donate
A short set of questions donors and companies can use to compare charities without relying on a familiar name alone.
How a business can choose a charity partner
A practical way for companies to pick a charity that fits the business, the employees, and the people the gift is meant to help.