Find Charities You Can Trust
Our reports address charity governance, finances, results reporting, transparency, and appeal accuracy.
White checkbox with green background
People and pink balloons
TIPS FOR DONORS

Find out about basic tips to help you make informed giving decisions.

READ MORE →
check mark, x, question mark, exclamation
BBB CHARITY STANDARDS

What are the BBB Standards for Charity Accountability? 20 standards addressing 4 themes: Governance, Results Reports, Finances, and Truthful and Transparent Representations.

READ MORE →
blue sky and logo
ACCREDITED CHARITY SEAL

BBB Accredited Charities have the option of obtaining a license, for a sliding scale annual fee, that authorizes the charity to display the BBB Accredited Charity Seal on their websites and in promotional materials.

READ MORE →
Strengthening public confidence in charities by promoting wise giving and trustworthy charity practices.
RECENT NEWS & VIDEOS

A new edition of Wise Giving Wednesday is published every week to keep you up to date on accredited charities and events.

See All News

News & Updates

Read the Wise Giving Wednesday blog each week to keep up to date on charity issues.

Thumbnail for Wise Giving Wednesday: Charities and Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Wise Giving Wednesday: Charities and Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month which takes place each October brings the public’s attention to this important cause.
Oct 02, 2019
Thumbnail for Rachel Laser, Americans United for Separation of Church and State

Rachel Laser, Americans United for Separation of Church and State video icon

Art Taylor speaks with Rachel Laser of Americans United for Separation of Church and State about accountability, collaboration and the organization's mission and goals. Read our full report on Americans United...
Oct 01, 2019
Thumbnail for Fred Puffenberger, VFW National Home for Children

Fred Puffenberger, VFW National Home for Children video icon

Art Taylor talks with Fred Puffenberger of VFW National Home for Children about collaboration and mission. Read our full report on VFW National Home for Children here, http://bit.ly/2nE8G4J
Sep 26, 2019
Thumbnail for Wise Giving Wednesday: Charities and National Suicide Prevention Month

Wise Giving Wednesday: Charities and National Suicide Prevention Month

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is one of the top leading causes of death in the United States and was responsible for about 47,000 deaths in 2017.
Sep 25, 2019
Thumbnail for Wise Giving Wednesday: Signals of Trust for Charities

Wise Giving Wednesday: Signals of Trust for Charities

Signals of Trust for Charities - If you were to meet an individual for the first time, what signals would help you determine if you should trust them? There are many potential influences, including what they say, their expression, tone of voice, and body language.
Sep 18, 2019
Thumbnail for Miki Jordan, Wayfinder Family Services

Miki Jordan, Wayfinder Family Services video icon

Art Taylor talks with Miki Jordan of Wayfinder Family Services about transparency and collaboration. Read our full report on Wayfinder here, https://www.give.org/charity-reviews/national/human-services/wayfinder-family-services-in-los-angeles-ca-3611
Sep 18, 2019
Our Recent Publications

AskGive.org ᴮᴱᵀᴬ

AskGive.org ᴮᴱᵀᴬ

give.org logo

AskGive.org is an interactive digital window into the research and thinking of Give.org.

AskGive.org is

AskGive.org ᴮᴱᵀᴬ

give.org logo

AskGive.org is an interactive digital window into the research and thinking of Give.org....

Try asking questions like these:
"How can I avoid getting defrauded with my donation?"
"How can I safely donate my car?"

AskGive.org is

Feedback