Santa Barbara Zoo
- purpose: dedicated to the preservation, conservation, and enhancement of the natural world and its living treasures through education, research, and recreation
- more info: AZA Accredited, Charity Navigator
The Dawes Arboretum
- purpose: dedicated to enriching lives through the conservation of trees, nature and history
- more info: American Public Gardens Association, ArbNet, Botanic Gardens Conservation International
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- purpose: empowers students and parents with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing support services and scholarships to as many exceptional students, HSF Scholars, and Alumni as possible
- more info: Charity Navigator, CharityWatch
Venezuelan Association in Missouri
- purpose: supporting education scholarships for Hispanic/Latino students, promoting Venezuela’s vibrant culture by providing social activities for its members and their guests, giving back to the community, and to serve as a means of support for Venezuelans that have immigrated to Missouri
- more info: CAF America
Medical Students for Choice
- purpose: to support future abortion care providers and advocate for reproductive justice globally
- more info: Charity Navigator
APEX Museum
- purpose: to interpret and present history from an African American perspective to help all Americans and international visitors better understand and appreciate the contributions of African Americans to America and the world
- more info: Charity Navigator
Freedom Education Project Puget Sound
- purpose: provides an accredited college program for incarcerated women, trans-identified and gender nonconforming people in Washington and creates pathways to higher education after students are released from prison
- more info: Charity Navigator
Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison
- purpose: provides college education, life skills, and reentry support to currently and formerly incarcerated people so they can make a positive impact on their own lives, their families, and communities, resulting in lower rates of recidivism and higher rates of employment, community regeneration, cohesiveness, and reciprocity
- more info: Charity Navigator
Hmong Cultural Center
- purpose: to promote the personal development of children, youth, and adults through education while providing resources that enhance cross-cultural awareness between Hmong and non-Hmong
- more info: Charity Navigator
Music on the Inside
- purpose: connects youth and adults impacted by incarceration with professional musicians as teachers and mentors to bring hope and healing through the transformative power of music
- more info: Giving Compass
Prison Book Program
- purpose: to support people in prison by sending them free books and reading materials that meet their specific needs and interests
- more info: Charity Navigator
Prison Scholar Fund
- purpose: committed to providing educational opportunities, professional development, transitional support, and advocacy for those impacted by incarceration
- more info: Charity Navigator
School Justice Project
- purpose: uses special education law to ensure that older, court-involved students with disabilities can access a quality education
- more info: Charity Navigator, Spur Local
Perkins School for the Blind
- purpose: to help children with disabilities find their place in the world
- more info: Charity Navigator, Wikipedia
Latinos for Education
- purpose: to develop, place and connect essential Latino leaders in the education sector
- more info: Charity Navigator
Islamic Scholarship Fund
- purpose: increases American Muslim representation in media and government to improve public policy and public opinion
- more info: Charity Navigator
Golden Door Scholars
- purpose: provides DACAmented & undocumented students with the financial aid and support needed to invest in their education and define their futures
- more info: Charity Navigator
Austin Youth River Watch
- purpose: transforms and inspires youth through environmental education, community engagement, and adventure
- more info: Charity Navigator
American Indian Resource Center
- purpose: to provide cultural and educational opportunities to nurture growth of American Indian/Indigenous children, families, and communities
- more info: Charity Navigator
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
- purpose: presents, preserves and celebrates excellence in the art, history and culture of African-Americans and people of African descent
- more info: Charity Navigator, Wikipedia
American Indian College Fund
- purpose: invests in Native students and tribal college education to transform lives and communities
- more info: America's Best Charities, BBB Charity, Charity Navigator
American Indian Services
- purpose: to provide preparatory programs for youth and financial assistance for those in pursuit of a college degree
- more info: Charity Navigator, Verified Scholarships
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- purpose: inspiring the conservation of native plants
- more info: Botanic Gardens Conservation International, Wikipedia
Harvard Forest
- purpose: to advance understanding of biological, physical, and human systems in the New England landscape
- more info: LTER Network, Wikipedia
Kakenya's Dream
- purpose: invest in girls from rural communities through educational, health, and leadership initiatives to create agents of change
- more info: Charity Navigator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
- purpose: educate the leaders of today and tomorrow about drinking water quality issues to realize our goal of safe drinking water being available to every Canadian
- more info: 1% for the Planet
Adkins Arboretum
- purpose: provides exceptional experiences in nature to promote environmental stewardship
- more info: Charity Navigator, Wikipedia
Austin Public Library
- purpose: inspiring all to discover, learn, and create
- more info: Wikipedia
Toledo Zoo & Aquarium
- purpose: to promote wildlife and its conservation through excellence in animal management, educational programs, and scientific activities while providing our visitors with an enjoyable, recreational, and family-oriented experience
- more info: AZA Accredited, Charity Navigator, WAZA
Duke Lemur Center
- purpose: to advance science, scholarship, and biological conservation through non-invasive research, community-based conservation, and public outreach and education
- more info: AZA Accredited, Wikipedia