The 10 Larges US Charities
1. United Way
The nation's largest charity by donations received, United Way is a network of 1,300 local affiliates. Much of the fundraising comes from payroll deductions. United Way supports a wide range of other charities.
2. Salvation Army
Also its own church, the Salvation Army is better known for its charity work in over 120 countries.
3. Task Force for Global Health
The Task Force for Global Health helps underserved populations in more than 50 countries.
4. Feeding America
A nationwide network of more than 200 food banks and food rescue organizations, Feeding America is the nation's leading hunger-relief charity.
5. Catholic Charities USA
The nation's fifth-largest charity by donations received, Catholic Charities provides service to people in need, pushes for justice in social structures, and calls upon the entire church and other people of good will to do the same.
6. Goodwill Industries International
Famous for its used-goods stores, Goodwill Industries International also provides job training, employment placement services and other community-based programs.
7. Food for the PoorFounded in 1982, Food for the Poor is an Christian relief agency specializing in providing donated goods to the needy in Latin America and the Caribbean.
8. American Cancer Society
Founded in 1913 in New York City as the American Society for the Control of Cancer, the American Cancer Society is committed to creating a world with less cancer.
9. The Y-YMCA
Founded in 1844, the Young Men's Christian Association is a worldwide organisation perhaps best known in the U.S. for its fitness facilities.
10. World Vision
World Vision is an evangelical relief and development umbrella
organization that combines staff efforts with donated goods to fight
poverty around the world.