Non-religious charity options

[Tradd]

I’m looking for one or two non-religious charity options to donate to. I already regularly support my local food bank. I don’t trust the Red Cross as their fund raising tactics have been shown to be sketchy.

What was the charity that helped feed people in war zone and such? World Central Kitchen?

[iris lilies]

I give to local charitable organizations, I don’t look for the national or international ones.

I’m not saying you are wrong, I am just telling you what I do. I have a long list of groups for my donations, all having to do with animal welfare or preservation of historic buildings. I don’t give to human centric organizations.

[Tradd]

I give to locals charitable organizations, I don’t look for the national or international ones.

I’m not saying you are wrong, I am just telling you what I do. I have a long list of groups for my donations, all having to do with animal welfare or preservation of historic buildings. I don’t give to human centric organizations.

You just reminded me I could donate to the WI Historical Society and designate my donation to the maritime preservation program - I already volunteer as an editor for shipwreck and other survey reports.

[hana]

World Central Kitchen works with local chefs in war zones or natural disaster areas across the world. They're currently in Ukraine, Gaza, and Mexico (Hurricane Otis) and Afghanistan (earthquake). They have a 100% rating on Charity Navigator.

Links to website, Charity Navigator, and their 990 filings below.

https://wck.org/

https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/273521132

https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/details/

Hope this helps

[iris lilies]

You just reminded me I could donate to the WI Historical Society and designate my donation to the maritime preservation program - I already volunteer as an editor for shipwreck and other survey reports.

Yes! That sounds like a good cause. Is that organization run by the state though? If so, they may not be able to accommodate targeted donations.

[Tradd]

Yes! That sounds like a good cause. Is that organization run by the state though? If so, they may not be able to accommodate targeted donations.

Yes, it’s run by the state. They can do targeted donations. I’ve seen that before when I’ve renewed my membership.

[Tybee]

As a teacher and big believer in education to improve people's lives, I give to colleges that have programs that educate people to go out and work in their community--I give where I work, and I also give to a Native American college that is not local to me.

[sweetana3]

I am partial to Doctors Without Borders. One of the very few charities that actually turned down donations when they had "enough" during a crisis.

I stick mostly to local charities where I can get information from the source and watch the action taking place. I found a small group helping those needing a lot of support, mostly homeless. Pourhouse.org.

[jp1]

You just reminded me I could donate to the WI Historical Society and designate my donation to the maritime preservation program - I already volunteer as an editor for shipwreck and other survey reports.

That sounds perfect for you. It’s worthwhile and also near and dear to your heart.

[mschrisgo2]

I donate to children’s cancer research and care, specifically, St Jude