Organizations

Habitat for Humanity

Request: It's a nonprofit that works to provide housing and furniture to people who can't normally afford these things. They are in hundreds of cities across the US and are a common choice for volunteers and donations.

WWF - World Wildlife Fund

International non-governmental organization founded in 1961 that works in the field of wilderness preservation and the reduction of human impact on the environment -- wikipedia.

Clooney Foundation for Justice

"All over the world, journalists and defenders of democracy are detained, prosecuted and jailed. Women and girls, LGBTQ+ people and minorities are subject to unfair laws and targeted for abuse. Meanwhile, the perpetrators walk free. George and Amal Clooney created the... Foundation" -- cfj.org.

World Central Kitchen (charity)

Request: "created a new model for disaster relief helping devastated communities recover and establish resilient food systems." They are currently operating to help those affected by the crisis in Ukraine. Are they worth donating to?

Educate girls (NGO)

Priority request. "Our partners in India leverage smart data and technology to pinpoint regions where factors like poverty, migration, gender stereotyping, and a lack of resources prevent girls from attending school... and [provide] a second chance to education for older girls."

NBA

National Basketball Association.

NFL

At the corporate level, the National Football League considers itself a trade association made up of and financed by its 32 member teams -- wikipedia.

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

With 9,921 motion picture professionals [as of April 2020], the Academy… is known around the world for its annual Academy Awards, both officially and popularly known as "The Oscars" -- wikipedia.

Council on American–Islamic Relations (CAIR)

Through civil rights actions, media relations, civic engagement, and education, CAIR works to promote social, legal and political activism among Muslims in America -- wikipedia.

Doctors Without Borders

A charity that provides humanitarian medical care. It is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) of French origin known for its projects in conflict zones and in countries affected by endemic diseases -- wikipedia.

Sukhasiddhi Foundation

"ancient practices of Tibetan Buddhism in an atmosphere that supports, enlivens and radically changes our daily lives. Most of the practices and teachings of the Shangpa lineage come from two fully and completely awakened women, Sukhasiddhi and Niguma" -- sukhasiddi.org.

Cato Institute

Priority request: "an American libertarian think tank which advocates for a limited governmental role in domestic and foreign affairs and strong protection of civil liberties" -- wikipedia.

Hoover Institution

A Stanford think tank on world affairs. 'It has staffed numerous jobs in Washington for Republican presidents from Richard Nixon to Donald Trump... In 2020, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice became the institution's director" -- wikipedia.

Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation

Priority request. Their mission is to end human trafficking.

World Health Organization (WHO)

"Our team of 8000+ professionals includes the world’s leading public health experts, including doctors, epidemiologists, scientists and managers. Together, we coordinate the world’s response to health emergencies, promote well-being, prevent disease and expand access to health care."