Types of Charities

Human Interest Charities

Giving to humanity is the act of a compassionate heart.  These charities support human interests.

Faith Based 

These charities differ from secular charities in that their call to serve is based on scripture from the New Testament, the Torah, or other religious texts.

Animal Charities

Just as people need help, so do our furry friends. Charities that help rescue animals and find them good homes save thousands of pets’ lives every year. Our top animal-charity pick is listed below. You can also look into finding a good animal charity local to your area.

Environmental Charities

These organizations seek to protect, analyze or monitor the environment against misuse or degradation.

Arts & Culture Charities

 

These charities promote artistic and cultural excellence while preserving cultural heritage so that great works of the past and present are accessible, enjoyed, and preserved.

Educational Charities

These serve students from every age group, pre-school to graduate school and beyond. Some serve as the educational institutions while others focus on making education more accessible and effective.