Welcome to Charities and Donations online.

Charitable giving is a noble and humane gesture that should not be taken lightly. Take the time to learn about a charity before you donate, by making sure that the nonprofit organization's objectives and cause match your intentions. But where do you start? Researching charities can be daunting task considering that the number of non-profits number in the hundreds of thousands. Begin here and peruse the many non-profits and charitable organizations to determine if any meet your criteria for donation and philanthropy.

Philanthropy is the voluntary act of donating money or goods or providing some other support to a charitable cause, usually over an extended period of time. In a more fundamental sense, philanthropy may encompass any activity which is intended to enhance the common good or improve human well being.

• Charity Checklist
Thinking about donating to a charity? Read these tips and guidelines.

• Charitable Giving
The key to wise giving is being informed about a charitable organization before you write your check or donate your time. Here are some tips for giving wisely and additional resources to help guide you in making charitable donations.

• Americas Charities
• Independent Charities of America
• Make-A-Wish Foundation

• Boat Donations
• Boat Angel
• Chapman Boat Donations
• Pacific Marine Foundation
• Aims America Boat Donate

• Catholic charities
• NBCC - National Breast Cancer Coalition
• Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation
• Hospice America Foundation
• Hospice Services in Florida