Charity Directory

Charity Directory

Find trusted charities by cause, location, and ways to help.

Charity Directory helps donors, volunteers, companies, and people seeking support discover verified nonprofits, donation links, volunteer opportunities, contact details, and service areas in one place.

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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

4 listings (2 real, 2 sample)

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
Homefront Housing AllianceChicago, IL

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Homefront Housing Alliance

Basic Needs & Human Services / Housing & homelessness | Emergency financial assistance

Last verified Apr 19, 2026

Provide rapid housing placements, emergency shelter coordination, and landlord mediation for people at risk of homelessness.

Location
Chicago, IL
Service area
Chicago, IL
Populations served
Adults | Veterans | Families
Contact
+1 (312) 555-0193
Address
233 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Goods
EIN
00-0000002
501(c)(3) status
Sample data: Marked as 501(c)(3) for design/testing.
Goods / in-kind
Accepts new bedding, unopened household items, and transit cards for emergency housing placements.
Donation linkDonation FAQWebsiteVolunteerForm 990View on Google Maps

Verification fields

  • BBB Wise Giving Alliance: Pending
  • IRS Exempt Organization Search: Listed
River City Food NetworkSt. Louis, MO

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River City Food Network

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

Last verified Apr 20, 2026

Connect households to weekly groceries, prepared meals, and neighborhood pantry partners across underserved zip codes.

Location
St. Louis, MO
Service area
Greater St. Louis Metro
Populations served
Families | Seniors | Low-income households
Contact
+1 (314) 555-0134
Address
1901 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Goods, Events
EIN
00-0000001
501(c)(3) status
Sample data: Marked as 501(c)(3) for initial directory records.
Goods / in-kind
Accepts shelf-stable food, hygiene kits, and unopened baby supplies at weekday drop-off windows.
Donation linkDonation FAQWebsiteVolunteerForm 990View on Google Maps

Verification fields

  • IRS Exempt Organization Search: Listed
  • Candid / GuideStar: Pending
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Health

Health & Wellbeing

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

12 subcategories

3 listings (1 real, 2 sample)

Harbor Mental Health CollaborativeHouston, TX

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Harbor Mental Health Collaborative

Health & Wellbeing / Mental health | Trauma support | Crisis hotlines

Last verified Apr 18, 2026

Expand access to therapy referrals, crisis navigation, and trauma-informed community care.

Location
Houston, TX
Service area
Texas Gulf Coast
Populations served
Youth | Adults | Caregivers
Contact
+1 (713) 555-0110
Address
802 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002, USA
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Remote
EIN
00-0000003
501(c)(3) status
Sample data: Marked as 501(c)(3) for design/testing.
Goods / in-kind
Not listed
Donation linkDonation FAQWebsiteVolunteerForm 990View on Google Maps

Verification fields

  • Charity Navigator: Pending
  • Candid / GuideStar: Listed
Open Arms Recovery NetworkDenver, CO

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Open Arms Recovery Network

Health & Wellbeing / Addiction & recovery | Patient support

Last verified Apr 17, 2026

Coordinate addiction recovery support groups, family education, and referral pathways to treatment.

Location
Denver, CO
Service area
United States
Populations served
Adults | Families
Contact
+1 (888) 555-0242
Address
Denver, CO, USA
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Remote, Events
EIN
00-0000004
501(c)(3) status
Sample data: Marked as 501(c)(3) for design/testing.
Goods / in-kind
Not listed
Donation linkDonation FAQWebsiteVolunteerForm 990View on Google Maps

Verification fields

  • IRS Exempt Organization Search: Listed
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

2 listings (0 real, 2 sample)

Bridge Literacy ProjectBoston, MA

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Bridge Literacy Project

Education, Youth & Culture / Tutoring & literacy | Adult education

Last verified Apr 15, 2026

Deliver free tutoring, literacy coaching, and multilingual learning resources for children and adults.

Location
Boston, MA
Service area
Hybrid programs in 20+ U.S. cities
Populations served
Children | Adults | Refugee communities
Contact
+1 (617) 555-0109
Address
Boston, MA, USA
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Remote, Goods
EIN
00-0000006
501(c)(3) status
Sample data: Marked as 501(c)(3) for design/testing.
Goods / in-kind
Accepts new books, laptops, and classroom supplies for partner learning sites.
Donation linkDonation FAQWebsiteVolunteerForm 990View on Google Maps

Verification fields

  • Candid / GuideStar: Listed
NextStep Youth MentorsAtlanta, GA

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NextStep Youth Mentors

Education, Youth & Culture / Youth mentoring | After-school programs | Scholarships

Last verified Apr 16, 2026

Match students with trained mentors focused on graduation support, college pathways, and career readiness.

Location
Atlanta, GA
Service area
Atlanta, GA
Populations served
Teens | First-generation students
Contact
+1 (404) 555-0171
Address
650 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Events
EIN
00-0000005
501(c)(3) status
Sample data: Marked as 501(c)(3) for design/testing.
Goods / in-kind
Not listed
Donation linkDonation FAQWebsiteVolunteerForm 990View on Google Maps

Verification fields

  • Charity Navigator: Pending
Open dedicated category page

Environment

Animals & Environment

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

13 subcategories

2 listings (0 real, 2 sample)

Blue Horizon Water TrustSeattle, WA

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Blue Horizon Water Trust

Animals & Environment / Clean water | Conservation | Environmental education

Last verified Apr 13, 2026

Support clean-water infrastructure grants, watershed protection, and community-led water safety education.

Location
Seattle, WA
Service area
North America, East Africa, and South Asia
Populations served
Rural communities | Tribal communities
Contact
+1 (206) 555-0188
Address
Seattle, WA, USA
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Remote
EIN
00-0000008
501(c)(3) status
Sample data: Marked as 501(c)(3) for design/testing.
Goods / in-kind
Not listed
Donation linkDonation FAQWebsiteVolunteerForm 990View on Google Maps

Verification fields

  • Candid / GuideStar: Listed
  • Charity Navigator: Pending
Cityline Animal RescuePhoenix, AZ

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Cityline Animal Rescue

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

Last verified Apr 14, 2026

Rescue at-risk pets, provide foster placement, and increase adoption access through community partnerships.

Location
Phoenix, AZ
Service area
Phoenix, AZ
Populations served
Companion animals | Pet owners with financial need
Contact
+1 (602) 555-0199
Address
420 Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, USA
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Goods, Events
EIN
00-0000007
501(c)(3) status
Sample data: Marked as 501(c)(3) for design/testing.
Goods / in-kind
Accepts unopened pet food, crates, and cleaning supplies for foster operations.
Donation linkDonation FAQWebsiteVolunteerForm 990View on Google Maps

Verification fields

  • BBB Wise Giving Alliance: Pending
Open dedicated category page

Community

Community, Rights & Society

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

17 subcategories

4 listings (2 real, 2 sample)

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
Community Lift Workforce FoundationWashington, DC

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Community Lift Workforce Foundation

Community, Rights & Society / Workforce development | Economic mobility | Community development

Last verified Apr 11, 2026

Help job seekers gain credentials, placement coaching, and employer connections for long-term income growth.

Location
Washington, DC
Service area
United States
Populations served
Job seekers | Returning citizens | Young adults
Contact
+1 (202) 555-0120
Address
Washington, DC, USA
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Remote, Events
EIN
00-0000010
501(c)(3) status
Sample data: Marked as 501(c)(3) for design/testing.
Goods / in-kind
Not listed
Donation linkDonation FAQWebsiteVolunteerForm 990View on Google Maps

Verification fields

  • Candid / GuideStar: Listed
  • BBB Wise Giving Alliance: Pending
Equal Access Legal CollectiveLos Angeles, CA

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Equal Access Legal Collective

Community, Rights & Society / Legal aid | Civil rights | Consumer protection

Last verified Apr 12, 2026

Offer legal aid clinics, rights education workshops, and case navigation for underserved residents.

Location
Los Angeles, CA
Service area
California and Nevada
Populations served
Immigrants | Low-income workers | Seniors
Contact
+1 (213) 555-0163
Address
430 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA
Ways to help
Donate, Volunteer, Remote, Get Help
EIN
00-0000009
501(c)(3) status
Sample data: Marked as 501(c)(3) for design/testing.
Goods / in-kind
Not listed
Donation linkDonation FAQWebsiteVolunteerForm 990View on Google Maps

Verification fields

  • IRS Exempt Organization Search: 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
Open dedicated category page