Apr 20, 2022
Fifty-two years ago, Earth Day had its first observance on April 22, 1970. It has grown into a global movement that involves over 100 countries. BBB Wise Giving Alliance believes one of the best ways to honor this day is to contribute to charitable organizations that address environmental issues. Listed below are environmental charities that have been evaluated by BBB WGA and found to meet all 20 of the BBB Standards for Charity Accountability (i.e., BBB Accredited Charities.) Giving USA 2021 reported that of the $474.44 billion donated in 2020, giving to environmental and animal organizations is estimated to have increased 3% over the previous year to $16.14 billion.
Nationally Soliciting BBB Accredited Environmental Charities (i.e., meets all 20 BBB Charity Standards for Charity Accountability):
1% for the Planet
Animal Legal Defense Fund
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Big Life Foundation USA
Center for Watershed Protection
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Defenders of Wildlife
Ducks Unlimited
Earthjustice
Earthworks
Food & Water Watch
Friends of the Earth
Galapagos Conservancy
International Rivers
Land Trust Alliance
National Arbor Day Foundation
National Audubon Society
National Environmental Education and Training Foundation
National Park Trust
National Parks Conservation Association
National Wildlife Federation
Nature Conservancy
NumbersUSA Education and Research Foundation
Ocean Conservancy
Pandas international
Planet Aid
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Rainforest Action Network
Sierra Club Foundation
Student Conservation Association
Union of Concerned Scientists
Waterkeeper Alliance
The Wilderness Society
Wildlands Conservancy
World Wildlife Fund
Yosemite Conservancy
Video of the Week
As part of our Ukraine Relief Charity Interview series, BBB Wise Giving Alliance has produced two more videos: (1) Mark Smith, Vice President of Humanitarian Affairs, World Vision and (2) Miguel Abi-hassan, Chief Rescue and Care Officer, Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International. Both discuss their organization’s activities in and around Ukraine.
Recent Reports
We are always working with charities to publish or update reports for donors. Visit Give.org or local BBBs to check out any charity before giving. Our recently evaluated charities include:
Finally, remember to let us know by going to give.org/charity-inquiry if you are interested in seeing a report on a charity not on the list and we will do our best to produce one.
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BBB Wise Giving Alliance provides charity reports, which help donors review charities and find a trustworthy charity to support. We also conduct charity assessments to help charities improve their practices and demonstrate trust.
BBB Wise Giving Alliance provides charity reports, which help donors review charities and find a trustworthy charity to support. We also conduct charity assessments to help charities improve their practices and demonstrate trust.
