Ronnie James Dio "Stand Up and Shout" Cancer Fund This amazing charity helps with early detection of cancer as well as support for families that can not afford to get the tests and treatments they need. Named for the late Ronnie James Dio - this is truly one of the very few charities that all contributions go to helping those in need.  There are no outrageous administrative fees. Best Friends Animal Society Best Friends Animal Society located in Utah helps animals of all sizes that have been displaced, abused or need rehabilitation.  They have an adoption of all the animals that they can rehabilitate and adopt out.  They also have a rehabilitation program where they release Animals back out to the wild. Children of The Night Children of the Night is non-profit organization which is dedicated to assisting children between the ages of 11 and 17 who are forced to prostitute on the streets for food to eat and a place to sleep. St Judes Hospital Animal Rescue Site The Elephant Sanctuary Charity Navigator This website will tell you if the charity you are interested in is actually using it's donations the way you would want them to be used.  Lists salaries to the charities chief officers, percentages of income paid out and what the yearly income is.  Very informative All Children's Hospital