The 31 Best Non-Profits to donate to in 2023
The 31 best non-profits to donate to in 2023
After doing some research on CharityWatch.org and Charity Navigator to see what grades non-profits have been receiving, I have finally compiled a list of the 31 best non-profits to donate to in 2023. The majority of these charities (not all were listed) received an A- score or higher, meaning they spend 80% or more of their donations on their services and resources, they also do not hold excessive assets in reserves.
Top 31 Non-Profits to donate to in 2023:
Brain Injury Association of America: Donations to the BIAA help fund programs that support the mission to advance awareness, research, treatment, and education and to improve the quality of life for all people affected by brain injury.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: By giving to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, you can donate to cancer care and research OR donate to the Jimmy Fund to help save countless lives and reduce the burden of cancer for patients and families worldwide.
Brain Injury Recovery Foundation: Their mission is to support those who have suffered Brain or Spinal Cord Injuries as well as their family, friends, and caregivers by providing programs for awareness, care, financial counseling, and rehabilitation built to meet their specific needs so that they can achieve their goals.
Dollar For: Dollar For is a national nonprofit that crushes medical bills by helping patients access charity care. Dollar For empowers patients and advocates on their behalf. I am a BIG advocate of this organization!
Ronald McDonald House Charities: RMHC programs help alleviate some financial burdens for families with sick children. We help our families save over $611 million in hotel and meal expenses.
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation: Over the past year, the ACLU has fought against a resurgent wave of extremism in all 50 states. Donations allow you to have an immediate impact on the fight for civil liberties.
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research: Donations go to help fund Parkinson’s disease research, which currently has no cure. Every 88 cents of $1.00 donated goes towards research.
Brain Trauma Foundation: The Brain Trauma Foundation has been conducting clinical research and developing evidence-based guidelines that improve outcomes for the millions of people who suffer from traumatic brain injuries every year. Your donation keeps research going to improve the outcomes of brain injury patients.
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN): RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, RAINN’s work is recognized by the media, members of Congress, and independent watchdog groups as a responsible leader among nonprofit organizations. Your donation allows an average of 844 survivors to receive help through RAINN’s victim services programs each day.
Impact in Healthcare: Impact in Healthcare is a non-profit organization committed to creating a better healthcare system with education, research, and direct action. This organization patients and healthcare workers alike to self-advocate for a system that benefits everyone. Another non-profit organization I am a HUGE supporter of in the medical world!
Bob Woodruff Family Foundation: This organization invests in and supports our veterans who are returning to their families and communities through partnerships in local communities and their foundation.
Prostate Cancer Foundation: 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime. PCF relies primarily on private contributions to accelerate the world’s most promising research.
National Forest Foundation: The National Forest Foundation leads forest conservation efforts and promotes responsible recreation.
American Brain Tumor Foundation: The American Brain Tumor Foundation’s mission is to advance the understanding and treatment of brain tumors with the goals of improving, extending and, ultimately, saving the lives of those impacted by a brain tumor diagnosis. They do this through interactions and engagements with brain tumor patients and their families, collaborations with allied groups and organizations, and the funding of brain tumor research.
Epilepsy Foundation: This organization uses donations for investment in new therapies and research is 100 percent about bringing better treatments in a timeframe that matters to people living with epilepsy and seizures.
American Red Cross: The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Doctors Without Borders USA: Doctors Without Borders brings medical care to people affected by conflict, disasters, epidemics, and social exclusion.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: AFSP's mission is to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. We fund research to improve interventions, train clinicians in suicide prevention, and advocate for policy that will save lives.
Brain and Behavior Research Foundation: 100% of donations to this organization goes to research! The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation is committed to alleviating the suffering caused by mental illness by awarding scientific research grants that will ultimately enable people to live full, happy and productive lives.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 1 in 5 Americans live with a mental illness. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
Sunshine Foundation: The Sunshine Foundation answers the dreams of children, ages three through eighteen, who have severe or profound physical/developmental/intellectual challenges or trauma from physical/sexual abuse, and whose families have limited income.
Wounded Warrior Project: The WWP mission is to honor and empower Wounded Warriors who incurred a physical or mental injury, illnesses, or wound, co-incident to your military service on or after September 11, 2001. You may be eligible if you are a caregiver or family member of a Wounded Warrior.
Girls, Inc.: Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold, through direct service and advocacy. This organization partners with schools and Girls, Inc. centers across the country.
Donorschoose.org: DonorsChoose is an online charity on a mission to make it easy for anyone to help a classroom in need by allowing people to donate directly to classrooms. Their team works to inspire as much support as possible for teachers of color and for schools that serve low-income communities and Black, Latino, and Native American students.
American Brain Foundation: The American Brain Foundation promotes and invests in research across the whole spectrum of brain disease. We believe that when we cure one of these diseases, we will cure many. Since 1992, the American Brain Foundation has been investing in research to defeat brain diseases and disorders. We are a national foundation for the brain dedicated to the relentless pursuit of improved prevention, treatment, and cures for brain diseases and disorders.
The ALS Association: The ALS Association’s mission is to discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest. They work on making sure ALS patients and their families have access to consistent care and treatment services, resource and support services, and discover new, life extending research treatments.
The Lewy Body Dementia Association: Lewy body dementia (LBD) is the 2nd most common type of progressive dementia after Alzheimer’s disease. The Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) is dedicated to raising awareness of the Lewy body dementias (LBD), supporting people with LBD, their families and caregivers and promoting scientific advances. The Association’s purposes are charitable, educational, and scientific.
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS): TAPS has provided comfort and hope 24/7 through a national peer support network and connection to grief resources, all at no cost to surviving families and loved ones. TAPS provides a variety of programs to survivors nationally and worldwide.
Animal Welfare Fund: Local animal charities everywhere are dedicated to protecting and improving the lives of animals and their communities. Whether it is a local rescue, shelter, or medical clinic, they offer desperately needed hope and help. The mission of the Animal Welfare Fund is to help these organizations take full advantage of the Combined Federal Campaign, a trusted source of new donors and unrestricted funds.
Semper Fi & America's Fund: Semper Fi & America's Fund cares for our nation's critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families. Supporting all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, we provide one-on-one case management, connection, and lifetime support.
These non-profits are all extremely beneficial to the communities they serve and rely on donations to serve our their mission and purpose! I highly recommend a small monthly donation to any one listed! Check out the list of top rated charities for yourself!
