The charities listed here are recommended because a large percentage of the funds collected actually go to the particular cause.  There are many other fine organizations not listed.  It is recommend that one avoids giving to any non-profit not using at least 80% of funds collected directly for the cause represented.


MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION

INTERNATIONAL ALBERT SCHWEITZER FOUNDATION

CHRISTOPHER REEVE PARALYSIS FOUNDATION

NATIONAL COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS

MICHAEL J. FOX FOUNDATION

SAVE THE CHILDREN

GIVE KIDS THE WORLD

THE CARTER FOUNDATION

HELEN KELLER FOUNDATION

SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER

ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION

COMIC RELIEF         FARM AID

MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL