Charity Watcher

For patients afflicted with life-threatening blood cancers, such as leukemia and lymphoma, and their families, the hope of finding The Match is a life-affirming decision. Indeed, a cure exists for these blood cancers but its success lies in finding the match necessary for blood marrow transplant. 

And this is where Be The Match comes in. The non-profit organization operated by the National Marrow Donor Program has worked for the past 25 years in matching donors with recipients for blood ma...

Its purpose are three-fold, namely:

• Assist in the establishment and development of community organizations;
• Bring positive attention to poverty-related national issues; and
• Aid in ensuring that government programs address community needs.

Indeed, the com...

The Committee for Missing Children has an avowed mission of becoming one of the most effective and efficient parent advocacy groups in the United States. The organization adheres to a two-fold goal:

•        Distribute pho...

Sometimes, a tragic event becomes the inspiration for hope and such is the case with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, also known as Komen. Established in memory of Susan Goodman Komen who died from breast cancer in 1980, the non-profit organization works "to end breast cancer forever".

Komen is the most famous breast cancer advocate in the world because of its high-profile campaigners, successful campaigns, and recognizable logo (i.e., the pink ribbon resembling a runner in motion). The lo...

The numbers are impressive - over 110 million Americans as members since its inception in 1910 and over 2.7 million youth members coupled with over 1 million adult volunteers. The Boy Scouts of America, indeed, has earned the right to be one of the United States' largest youth organizations.

But beyond the numbers, the Boys Scouts of America has made and continues to make impressive achievements, thus, earning it the right to be called one of the most important organizations in nation-buil...

The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) has come a long way from its humble beginnings yet there is still a long way to go in its fight against rare disorders. From its informal coalition consisting of support groups, the American non-profit organization has made and continues to make significant advancements in its advocacy.

One of its early, and most notable, successes is the passage of the Orphan Drug Act by the United States Congress in 1983. The act facilitates the researc...

Now in operation for over four decades, the SickKids Foundation has engaged in fundraising and philanthropic activities geared toward investments in scientific breakthroughs in health and medicine particularly in the pediatric aspect. Together with its partners, donors an...

The San Francisco-based organization continues to enjoy great success in its endeavors partly due to its effective, efficient and responsive collaborations with partner organizations, local communities, a...

Located in the Windy City, Shedd Aquarium is a pioneer in many respects because it was the first indoor aquarium with a permanent collection of saltwater fishes. Its marine attractions beckon to over 2 million visitors from all over the country, ev...