Library: CMS 120: Public Speaking: Researching a Charity

Investigating your non-profit

Charity Navigator
America's leading independent charity evaluator
Charity Watch
Charity ratings from the American Institute of Philanthropy
Guidestar
National directory of non-profit organizations
Urban Institute
The Urban Institute provides information on non-profits and the services they provide
Chronicle of Philanthropy
News, ideas, statistic on philanthropy
NASCO: National Association of State Charity Officials
NASCO provides links to state regulatory agencies, some with searchable data on state registered charities
Consumer Affairs Charity Scams
Consumer Affairs articles on charity scams

The 200 Largest U.S. charities
Forbes Magazine listing of charities
National Center for Charitable Statistics
Information on the U.S. nonprofit sector including charity rankings, profiles, and more.