Charity Directory

Charity Directory

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Basic needs

Basic Needs & Human Services

Food access, housing, emergency support, family care, and practical help for day-to-day stability.

13 subcategories

6 published listings

AbodeFremont, CA

Organization record

Abode

Basic Needs & Human Services / Housing & homelessness | Family services | Poverty relief

Last verified Jun 20, 2026

Work together to end homelessness in the Bay Area through housing, services, and coordinated support for individuals and families.

Location
Fremont, CA
Service area
Bay Area, California
Populations served
People experiencing homelessness | Families | Low-income households | Bay Area communities
Contact
Not listed
Address
40849 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Get Help, Remote
EIN
94-3087060
501(c)(3) status
Structured nonprofit field based on public organization listings. Review official tax filings for current confirmation.
Goods / in-kind
Not listed
Donation linkDonation FAQ: not listedWebsiteVolunteerForm 990: not listedView on Google Maps

Verification fields

  • Abode Website: Listed
  • Charity Navigator: Listed
Catholic Charities USAAlexandria, VA

Organization record

Catholic Charities USA

Basic Needs & Human Services / Family services | Disaster relief | Poverty relief

Last verified Jun 20, 2026

Provide service to people, families, and communities in need while advocating for just social structures through a national Catholic Charities network.

Location
Alexandria, VA
Service area
United States and U.S. territories through member agencies
Populations served
Families | People living in poverty | Disaster-affected communities | Communities across the United States
Contact
+1 (703) 549-1390
Address
2050 Ballenger Ave, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Get Help, Remote
EIN
53-0196620
501(c)(3) status
Structured nonprofit field based on public organization references. Review current filings for tax-status confirmation.
Goods / in-kind
Not listed
Donation linkDonation FAQ: not listedWebsiteVolunteerForm 990: not listedView on Google Maps

Verification fields

  • Catholic Charities USA Mission Page: Listed
  • Catholic Charities USA Contact Page: Listed
Chicago Lights Social Service CenterChicago, IL

Organization record

Chicago Lights Social Service Center

Basic Needs & Human Services / Food banks & meal programs | Housing & homelessness | Poverty relief

Last verified Apr 30, 2026

Partner with Chicago adults to build brighter futures through food support, clothing resources, case management, and other services that help people pursue greater stability.

Location
Chicago, IL
Service area
Chicago service area with pantry appointments for ZIP codes 60601, 60602, 60603, 60604, 60606, 60610, 60611, 60654, and 60661
Populations served
Adults | Individuals and families | People experiencing housing instability
Contact
+1 (312) 640-2571
Address
126 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Goods, Events, Get Help
EIN
36-3786331
501(c)(3) status
Chicago Lights materials and Form 990 indicate section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
Goods / in-kind
Chicago Lights lists in-kind needs including clothing, shoes, coats, new underwear, backpacks, suitcases, and sturdy shopping bags for Social Service Center participants.
Donation linkDonation FAQWebsiteVolunteerForm 990View on Google Maps

Verification fields

  • Chicago Lights Financials: Listed
  • IRS Form 990 (2023): Listed
  • Greater Chicago Food Depository: Listed
  • Chicago Lights About Us: Listed
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL

Organization record

Greater Chicago Food Depository

Basic Needs & Human Services / Food banks & meal programs | Poverty relief

Last verified May 9, 2026

End hunger across Chicago and Cook County by partnering with community organizations to connect neighbors with healthy food and advance solutions to the root causes of hunger.

Location
Chicago, IL
Service area
Chicago and Cook County, Illinois
Populations served
Families | Children | Older adults | People facing food insecurity
Contact
+1 (773) 247-3663
Address
4100 W Ann Lurie Place, Chicago, IL 60632, USA
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Goods, Get Help
EIN
36-2971864
501(c)(3) status
Official site states the Food Depository is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Goods / in-kind
The Food Depository lists multiple food and product donation pathways, including company food donations and community drives.
Donation linkDonation FAQWebsiteVolunteerForm 990View on Google Maps

Verification fields

  • Greater Chicago Food Depository Contact: Listed
  • Greater Chicago Food Depository Annual Reports & Financials: Listed
Save the ChildrenFairfield, CT

Organization record

Save the Children

Basic Needs & Human Services / Disaster relief | Family services | Refugee & immigrant support

Last verified Jun 20, 2026

Improve the lives of children in the United States and around the world through relief, development, education, and child-focused emergency response.

Location
Fairfield, CT
Service area
United States and worldwide
Populations served
Children | Families | Disaster-affected communities | Children in underserved communities
Contact
Not listed
Address
501 Kings Highway East, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA
Ways to help
Donate, Events, Remote
EIN
06-0726487
501(c)(3) status
Structured nonprofit field based on public organization listings. Review official tax filings for current confirmation.
Goods / in-kind
Not listed
Donation link: not listedDonation FAQ: not listedWebsiteVolunteer: not listedForm 990: not listedView on Google Maps

Verification fields

  • Charity Navigator: Listed
Working BikesChicago, IL

Organization record

Working Bikes

Basic Needs & Human Services / Transportation assistance | Poverty relief

Last verified May 18, 2026

Collect and refurbish donated bicycles to provide reliable transportation access for local communities and international partners.

Location
Chicago, IL
Service area
Chicago local distribution and global bicycle shipments through partner organizations
Populations served
People needing affordable transportation | Community-based organizations | International bicycle access programs
Contact
+1 (773) 847-5440
Address
2434 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Goods, Events
EIN
54-2138339
501(c)(3) status
Working Bikes describes itself as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and publishes federal ID 54-2138339 for donations.
Goods / in-kind
Working Bikes accepts used bicycle donations and related gear for refurbishment and redistribution.
Donation linkDonation FAQWebsiteVolunteerForm 990: not listedView on Google Maps

Verification fields

  • Working Bikes About: Listed
  • Working Bikes Contact: Listed
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Health

Health & Wellbeing

Medical care, mental health, crisis support, recovery, and long-term patient-focused services.

12 subcategories

1 published listings

St. Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN

Organization record

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Health & Wellbeing / Hospitals & clinics | Medical research | Disease-specific charities | Patient support

Last verified Apr 30, 2026

Advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment, while ensuring no child is denied treatment based on race, religion, or a family's ability to pay.

Location
Memphis, TN
Service area
Memphis-based care with U.S. and global research/partnership impact
Populations served
Children with cancer | Children with catastrophic diseases | Families and caregivers
Contact
+1 (800) 822-6344
Address
262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, USA
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Goods, Events, Remote
EIN
62-0646012
501(c)(3) status
St. Jude states it is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization under the Internal Revenue Code.
Goods / in-kind
St. Jude publishes a 'Donate Toys to St. Jude Patients' option for needed items that support patient activities and playrooms.
Donation linkDonation FAQWebsiteVolunteerForm 990View on Google Maps

Verification fields

  • IRS / St. Jude Tax FAQ: Listed
  • St. Jude Financials: Listed
  • Charity Navigator: Listed
  • BBB Wise Giving Alliance: Listed
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Education

Education, Youth & Culture

Education pathways, youth opportunity, arts institutions, and programs that strengthen lifelong learning.

15 subcategories

0 published listings

No charities are mapped to this category yet.

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Environment

Animals & Environment

Animal welfare, conservation, climate action, and ecological resilience across communities.

13 subcategories

3 published listings

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)New York, NY

Organization record

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)

Animals & Environment / Animal shelters & rescue | Veterinary assistance | Wildlife protection

Last verified May 18, 2026

Prevent cruelty to animals through rescue, adoption support, animal protection programs, and advocacy across the United States.

Location
New York, NY
Service area
United States
Populations served
Companion animals | Pet owners | Animal welfare organizations
Contact
+1 (212) 876-7700
Address
424 E 92nd St, New York, NY 10128, USA
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Events, Remote
EIN
13-1623829
501(c)(3) status
ASPCA FAQ states it is a 501(c)(3) organization with EIN 13-1623829.
Goods / in-kind
Not listed
Donation linkDonation FAQWebsiteVolunteerForm 990: not listedView on Google Maps

Verification fields

  • ASPCA FAQ: Listed
  • ASPCA Contact: Listed
Anti-CrueltyChicago, IL

Organization record

Anti-Cruelty

Animals & Environment / Animal shelters & rescue | Pet adoption | Veterinary assistance

Last verified Jun 20, 2026

Build a healthy and happy community where pets and people thrive together through shelter, adoption, veterinary, foster, and volunteer support.

Location
Chicago, IL
Service area
Chicago metropolitan area
Populations served
Cats and dogs | Pet adopters | Foster volunteers | Pet owners seeking support
Contact
Not listed
Address
157 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Goods, Events
EIN
36-2179814
501(c)(3) status
Anti-Cruelty describes itself on its help page as a private, independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Goods / in-kind
Anti-Cruelty lists multiple ways to help animals through donor support, fostering, and volunteer participation.
Donation linkDonation FAQWebsiteVolunteerForm 990: not listedView on Google Maps

Verification fields

  • Anti-Cruelty Help Page: Listed
  • Charity Navigator: Listed
  • Anti-Cruelty Volunteer Page: Listed
PAWS ChicagoChicago, IL

Organization record

PAWS Chicago

Animals & Environment / Animal shelters & rescue | Pet adoption | Veterinary assistance

Last verified May 18, 2026

Build a no-kill community through pet adoption, animal rescue, veterinary support, and lifesaving services for homeless cats and dogs.

Location
Chicago, IL
Service area
Chicago metropolitan area
Populations served
Homeless cats and dogs | Adopters | Pet owners seeking support services
Contact
+1 (773) 935-7297
Address
1997 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Goods, Events
EIN
36-4219778
501(c)(3) status
PAWS Chicago donation materials list tax-deductible giving under federal Tax ID 36-4219778.
Goods / in-kind
PAWS Chicago lists supply and in-kind donation pathways for pet food, care items, and other shelter needs.
Donation linkDonation FAQWebsiteVolunteerForm 990View on Google Maps

Verification fields

  • PAWS Chicago Donation FAQs: Listed
  • PAWS Chicago Contact: Listed
  • PAWS Chicago Form 990: Listed
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Community

Community, Rights & Society

Civil rights, legal aid, local development, global relief, and systems-level public-interest work.

17 subcategories

4 published listings

Chicago Foundation for WomenChicago, IL

Organization record

Chicago Foundation for Women

Community, Rights & Society / Philanthropy & grantmaking | Community development | Economic mobility

Last verified May 9, 2026

Invest in grassroots organizations, leadership, and long-term community solutions that advance equity for women, girls, and gender-expansive people across the Chicago region.

Location
Chicago, IL
Service area
Chicago metropolitan region
Populations served
Women | Girls | Gender-expansive people | Chicago-region communities
Contact
+1 (312) 577-2801
Address
140 S Dearborn St, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Events, Remote
EIN
36-3348160
501(c)(3) status
CFW donation pages describe the foundation as a designated 501(c)(3) public foundation.
Goods / in-kind
Not listed
Donation linkDonation FAQWebsiteVolunteerForm 990View on Google Maps

Verification fields

  • CFW Contact Page: Listed
  • CFW Donation Information: Listed
  • CFW Form 990: Listed
Food For The PoorCoconut Creek, FL

Organization record

Food For The Poor

Community, Rights & Society / International aid | Global development | Poverty relief

Last verified Jun 20, 2026

Provide food, medicine, housing support, and other essential aid for people living in poverty across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Location
Coconut Creek, FL
Service area
Latin America and the Caribbean
Populations served
Families | Children | People living in poverty | Communities across Latin America and the Caribbean
Contact
Not listed
Address
6401 Lyons Rd, Coconut Creek, FL 33073, USA
Ways to help
Donate, Remote, Events
EIN
59-2174510
501(c)(3) status
Structured nonprofit field based on public organization listings. Review official tax filings for current confirmation.
Goods / in-kind
Not listed
Donation link: not listedDonation FAQ: not listedWebsiteVolunteer: not listedForm 990: not listedView on Google Maps

Verification fields

  • Charity Navigator: Listed
Oxfam AmericaBoston, MA

Organization record

Oxfam America

Community, Rights & Society / International aid | Global development | Public policy

Last verified Jun 20, 2026

Fight inequality to end poverty and injustice through humanitarian action, advocacy, and long-term global systems change.

Location
Boston, MA
Service area
Worldwide, with U.S. policy and campaign operations
Populations served
Communities experiencing poverty | Women and families | Global partner communities
Contact
info@oxfamamerica.org
Address
Boston, MA, USA
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Events, Remote
EIN
23-7069110
501(c)(3) status
Oxfam America is represented here as a U.S. nonprofit organization based on public organization listings and official site materials.
Goods / in-kind
Not listed
Donation link: not listedDonation FAQ: not listedWebsiteVolunteer: not listedForm 990: not listedView on Google Maps

Verification fields

  • Oxfam America Website: Listed
  • Charity Navigator: Listed
Women for Women InternationalWashington, DC

Organization record

Women for Women International

Community, Rights & Society / International aid | Global development | Peacebuilding

Last verified May 9, 2026

Support women in conflict-affected countries with skills, resources, and networks so they can build sustainable change for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Location
Washington, DC
Service area
Conflict-affected countries worldwide; global support operations
Populations served
Women survivors of conflict | Women in war-affected communities | Families and local communities
Contact
+1 (202) 737-7705
Address
2000 M Street NW, Suite 750-A, Washington, DC 20036, USA
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Events, Remote
EIN
52-1838756
501(c)(3) status
Official site states Women for Women International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
Goods / in-kind
Not listed
Donation linkDonation FAQWebsiteVolunteerForm 990: not listedView on Google Maps

Verification fields

  • Women for Women International Contact: Listed
  • Charity Navigator: Listed
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