The list below is not comprehensive – there are many other worthwhile charities.  Visit Charity Navigator (https://www.charitynavigator.org) or Guidestar (www.guidestar.org) for complete information. At each site you can plug in the name of a non-profit you are considering and more information will come up including ratings,  IRS filings, CEO, Officer, and Employee compensation, and how much of your donation goes to the cause.

Local

Pathways of Hope leads a community effort to provide access to food, shelter, and housing to those experiencing hunger and homelessness in North Orange County. … Pathways of Hope operates the HUB of Hope in Fullerton, CA, which plays a vital role in the North OC community, acting as a single point-of-contact for low-income, at-risk and homeless residents where their whole person care can be coordinated via our comprehensive array of Community Based Services.

Regional

Radiant Futures is building a safer community in Orange County. Originally founded as Womens Transitional Living Center locally known as WTLC, was the first domestic violence agency in Orange County and the third in the United States. For over 45 years, they’ve been a committed partner and solid presence in the Fullerton community. As Radiant Futures, their work continues to evolve as we provide inclusive, comprehensive services … in OC and the low housing inventory rates, Radiant Futures is the first to create and launch an innovative housing program that pairs OC homeowners with survivors in need of housing, leveraging the empty space for both parties’ benefit. All supportive services are mobile, bringing them to the homes and communities of survivors, or available at Radiant Futures’ Center facility.

Brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Our vision is an Orange County where everyone has a decent affordable place to live.

Groundswell, the new name of OC Human Relations Council, brings diverse people together to build a more equitable future

Community Building Program collaborates with diverse organizations, institutions, and community leaders to build understanding and respect, develop diverse leaders, advocate for justice, and build community capacity. Specific Programs include Community Dialogues, Listening Sessions, Hate Crime Education and Response, Human Relations Education/Training, Community Capacity Building, Advocacy, and Resident and Parent Leadership Development. We develop diverse community leaders who learn to engage in important decision-making processes with institutions that affect their lives. Residents become empowered to address human relations issues in their communities. They lead community dialogues and circles, education programs, advocacy work, capacity-building, and leadership programming. They also customize human relations training upon request. Offers Dispute Resolution Program training,  internships, and mediation free to low-income residents. Offers BRIDGES Intergroup. Relations and Violence Prevention Program to schools.

National

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Foundation is the arm of the ACLU that conducts litigation and communication efforts. The Foundation provides legal representation in cases involving issues of civil liberties and constitutional rights, ranging from administrative hearings to trials and appeals. In addition, the Foundation educates the public about civil liberties and constitutional rights by disseminating literature and other publications. The ACLU Foundation preserves and promotes civil rights and liberties as guaranteed by the United States Constitution.

Worldwide Groups

To provide independent medical humanitarian emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, malnutrition, natural disasters, and exclusion from health care.

Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is the first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real-time, WCK has served hundreds of millions of nourishing meals around the world. When disaster strikes, WCK’s Relief Team mobilizes with the urgency of now to start cooking meals for people in need.

To support programs through fundraising, advocacy, and education that provide lifesaving medicines, better nutrition, clean water, quality basic education, and emergency relief to children, women, and communities in over 190 countries and territories; partners, in coordination and planning, with voluntary agencies engaged in child relief to create a better world for children.

UNRWA human development and humanitarian services encompass primary and vocational education, primary health care, relief and social services, infrastructure and camp improvement, microfinance, and emergency response, including in situations of armed conflict.  UNRWA was established by the United Nations in 1949 to carry out direct relief and programs for Palestinian refugees and works in Gaza and the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria.

To create lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and injustice; with individuals & local groups in more than 80 countries, saves lives, helps people overcome poverty, and fights for social justice.

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CharityWatch (https://www.charitywatch.org) lists the non-profit salary/compensation packages of $1 million or more using figures from required IRS 990 filings. Currently, the highest-paid non-profit CEOs and officers include:

CEO Craig B Thompson at $8.1 million

Senior VP CIO Jason Klein at $6.8 million

Attending Neurosurgery mark Bilks, MD at $3.4 million

CEO Nancy Brown at $4.1 million

COO Leslie Upton at $1.1 million

Medical Officer Mariell Jessup at $1.1 million

CEO Robert W. Stone at $3.6 million

Harlan Levine, MD at $2.2 million

Steven T Rosen, MD at $1.9 million

Past Executive Director Kenneth Roth at $2.7 million

CEO Michael S. Salem, MD at $2.5 million

CEO Laurie H. Glimcher, MD at $2.3 million

COO William Hahn, MD at $1.1 million

CFO Michael L. Reney at $1 million

Executive VP Director Joseph P. Taylor, MD at $2.3 million

CEO James R. Downing, MD at $1.8 million

Director Charles M. Roberts, MD at $1.2 million

CIO Jack Mahler, MD at $2.2 million

CEO Michael P. Boyle, MD at $1.1 million

Director Investments Earl Lee at $1.1 million

Past President/CEO Harry Johns at $1.4 million

CEO Deborah W. Brooks at $1.4 million

CMO Todd Sherer at $1.2 million

Kelli Jo Shidler, MD at $1.3 million

CEO Sarah C Hirshland at $1.3 million

CEO David Miliband at $1.2 million

CEO Marc H. Morial at $1.2 million

CEO Jonathan A. Greenblatt at $1.2 million

CEO Carter Roberts at $1.2 million

President/Executive Director Fred Krupp at $1.1 million

CEO James L. Clark at $1.1 million

Past VP Wayne R. LaPierre at $1.1 million

CEO Karen E. Knudsen at $1.1 million

CEO Matt Bershadker at $1.1 million

VP/Legal Laurie Spieler at $1.1 million

Chief of Staff Purnendu Gupta, MD at $1 million

Physician Group Lead John Wattenbarger, MD at $1 million

President Robert Doar at $1 million

CEO Cristian Samper at $1 million

CEO Sanjayan Muttulingam at $1 million

Past President/CEO Kevin M. Rudd at $1 million