At GuideStar we believe it's important to give with our heads and our hearts. That's why we make information about nonprofits available online—so we all can research charities, then donate or volunteer with confidence that our resources will be used efficiently and effectively. Still, donors often ask us, "How can I choose between charities?" That's why we're so excited about TakeAction@GuideStar.

We've joined forces with GiveWell, Philanthropedia, and GreatNonprofits to provide expert opinions and user reviews of nonprofits working in various social causes.

• See expert analyses of charities working in your favorites causes
• Donate to cause-based mutual funds
• Share your expertise—write nonprofit reviews

Advice from the Experts

Organizations listed under TakeAction@GuideStar are recommended by recognized experts associated with the following organizations:

 

GiveWell is an independent nonprofit charity evaluator whose mission is to find outstanding charities and publish the full details of their analysis to help donors decide where to give. Unlike evaluators that look solely at financials, GiveWell focuses on how well programs actually work—i.e., their effects on the people they serve.

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Philanthropedia surveys large numbers of social cause experts in order to identify which nonprofits are having the most impact. By collecting the vast knowledge of foundation professionals, researchers, nonprofit senior staff and others, donors can now access previously private information about nonprofit effectiveness. They combine the recommendations into an Expert Fund so donors can donate to an entire social cause with just one transaction—a more powerful way to make a difference.

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