American Institute of Philanthropy National watchdog service whose purpose is to help donors make informed giving decisions. Uses a grading system to rate 450 charities.
Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance The BBB Wise Giving Alliance collects and distributes information on more than 500 nonprofit organizations and offers guidance to donors on making informed giving decisions. Publishes the quarterly "Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Guide."
Charity Navigator Evaluates more than 1,700 charities and their financial health. Searchable by region and subject. Lists charities that meet certain desirable or undesirable patterns of performance. Includes tips, resources and articles.
Council on Foundations A nonprofit membership association of grantmaking foundations and corporations. A resource for foundations to become better grantmakers. Full text of monthly magazine "Foundation News and Commentary." Useful information for donors. Does not assist grantseekers.
Missouri Secretary of State Filings Search Access to filings of Missouri nonprofits with the Missouri Secretary of State. Does not determine if charity is "legitimate."
Network for Good Donate online to over 620,000 nonprofit organizations listed in the GuideStar database. Also includes volunteer opportunities and information about online resources for nonprofits.
Search Publication 78 Publication 78 contains a list of organizations to which charitable contributions are deductible for federal income tax purposes. The list is not all-inclusive.
Wall Watchers' Ministry Profiles more than 400 of the largest church and parachurch ministries with information regarding various giving opportunities for prepared donors.
