- GuideStar
 - Searchable database of U.S. nonprofits and charities' activities and finances. Provides charity reports to advance transparency, enable givers to make better decisions, and encourage charitable giving. - Network for Good
- Guide to local and national charities with information on how to donate, volunteer, and speak out on a variety of issues.
- Give.org - BBB Wise Giving Alliance
- Collects and distributes information and reports on nonprofit organisations thus promoting informed giving to charities and charitable integrity. Routinely asks such organisations for information about their programmes, governance, fund raising practices, and finances when the charities have been the subject of inquiries.
- Charity Navigator
- Analyzes and reports the financial health and efficiency of charities and nonprofits in the United States. Ratings focus on how responsibly a charity functions and how it's expected to sustain its programmes over time.
- American Institute of Philanthropy
- Charity watchdog service providing a charity rating guide and watchdog report to help donors make informed giving decisions.
- Indiana University Bloomington - Center on Philanthropy
- Seeks to increase the understanding of philanthropy and improve its practice through research, teaching, and public service.
- Long Bets Foundation
- Online arena for predictions and bets about the future of the world. Make, read, or discuss a prediction, with winning bets earning donations to the charity of your choice. From the Long Bets Foundation, a nonprofit organisation.
- Philanthropic Initiative, Inc.
- Nonprofit philanthropic consulting firm designed to help donors increase the impact of their philanthropy.
- One Laptop per Child (OLPC)
- Official site for One Laptop Per Child (OLPC), an initiative led by Nicholas Negroponte and sponsored by the MIT Media Lab, dedicated to developing a $100 laptop computer, in the hopes of revolutionizing the way children are educated throughout the world.
- GlobalGiving
- GlobalGiving connects individual and institutional donors directly to social and economic development projects and environmental causes around the world.
- Institute for Philanthropy
- The Institute for Philanthropy is a nonprofit organisation which was established to develop a greater understanding of philanthropy and its place in modern society, and ultimately to allow philanthropy to thrive.
- Charities Aid Foundation
- Information on charities and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), mostly U.K. but also worldwide.
- How Philanthropy Works
- Defines philanthropy and describes how it works, how to make contributions, tax implications, and more.
- National Center for Charitable Statistics
- National repository of data and statistics on the nonprofit sector in the United States.
- Changemakers.net
- For and about social entrepreneurs exploring and developing solutions to problems in a broad range of areas.
- CellPhonesforSoldiers.com
- Raising funds and phones to help U.S. troops abroad call home.
- Favorville
- Connecting people who want to give services or advice with people who need some help -- people doing favours for each other.
- Independent Charities of America
- Association of national and international charities working in every area of philanthropy, serving as a resource for locating charities and giving online.
- Throwplace
- Allows users to list excess possessions and merchandise to donate to charities, business, and/or the general public for reuse, refurbishing, and recycling.
- Charitable Choices
- A guide to national and community charities that meet the Combined Federal Campaign's and United Way's accountability standards.
- (AU) Australian Charities
- Directory of charities throughout Australia.
- Charity America
- Online village that unites donors, volunteers, businesses, and qualified charities from across the nation.
- WhatGoesAround.org
- Allows you to set up a list of charities that other people can donate to in lieu of a gift.
- AidPage
- Provides a public forum where members speak out about their needs, or desire to help others.
- Charitiesinfo.org
- Provides information about the research policies of various charities, including lists of health charities that fund animal experiments.
- GiveWorld
- Enables people to donate to charity projects in India. Profiles a number of not-for-profit organisations working for various causes.
- Wikipedia: Philanthropy
- User-created article about philanthropy, its origins, famous philanthropists, and political views.
- Charity Watch
- Searchable directory of charitable and nonprofit organisations. Offers guides for donating wisely.
- (AU) Donations.com.au
- Lists nonprofit organisations and enables users to make donations.
- 10 Over 100
- Encouraging people to pledge to donate 10% of whatever they make over $100,000 each year to charity.
- University of Texas at Austin - RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service
- Supports the independent sector through education, research, and community outreach.
- Woman's Grant Advisor
- Guide to the premier resources for finding and applying for government and foundation grants with an emphasis on education, business, minority, and general foundation grants.
- SmartGiving
- Philanthropic advisory service that aims to help donors achieve maximum confidence and impact in their giving.
- Charity Gift Cards
- Purchase unique gift cards for any occasion that allow the recipient to give funds to the cause of their choice.
- Charity.com
- Features a charitable organisation list and resources for charities. Also includes informating on making donations.
- Fix Our World
- Dedicated to bringing together the groups, clubs, organisations, and individuals who are making a difference in the areas of poverty, HIV/AIDS, global health, environment, as well as peace and conflict issues.
- JustGive.org
- Provides people with the resources and tools to donate money, time, or goods to thousands of charities organised by category.
- LoveToKnow: Charity
- Articles offering information on charitable donations, organisations, fundraising ideas, volunteerism, and more.
- New Progressive Coalition
- Provides products and services that target your political and charitable time and money more effectively.
- Roc Wheels
- ROC Wheels develops, manufactures, and delivers wheelchairs and other mobility devices for people in developing countries.
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