A charity "watchdog service" that offers information about charities, and which scores charities based on keeping their running costs down so that they may actually give the most to the needy--giving your donation dollars more bang for the buck.

created: 26 Sep 2003 by equinlan ::: updated: 02 Dec 2005

Site helps donors evaluate charities. Offers charities ratings, tips, resources and articles about charitable giving.

created: 08 Oct 2003 by equinlan ::: updated: 08 Oct 2003

The mission of the Donors Forum of Chicago is to provide resources for grantmakers, non-profit organizations, and anyone interested in philanthropy. This website includes the Grantseekers Toolbox, a resource to help people find funding for organizations,

created: 22 Jul 2003 by mbuhmann ::: updated: 22 Jul 2003

This site from the National Charities Information Bureau and the Council of Better Business Bureaus' Foundation provides detailed reports on hundreds of charities.

created: 22 Jul 2003 by mbuhmann ::: updated: 22 Jul 2003

"The National Database of Nonprofit Organizations" includes information on more than 600,000 charities and nonprofits, news on philanthropy, and resources for donors and volunteers

created: 22 Jul 2003 by mbuhmann ::: updated: 07 Aug 2003

Offers reports on national charities to help ensure donations are given to reputable organizations. The site also gives tips and guides on giving.

created: 26 Sep 2003 by equinlan ::: updated: 26 Sep 2003