Safe Place

The Problem: Women who are victims of domestic violence

Who: My Sister's Place

Why are they special? Helps attain post-shelter housing, self-sufficiency, coping and safety

Where: Washington, DC

Started: 1979

What the top person makes: $132,478 (2009)

General site: Who We Are

Charity Navigator report

Link to help: Donate

Deductible? Unknown (Hey, charities, it's just a line! Let your donors know!)


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2 great actors and an ocean

The Problem: Ocean conservation

Who: Oceana

Why are they special? Employs scientists, economists and lawyers to promote ocean conservation. Reportedly the largest such organization.

Actors Ted Danson and Sam Waterston are on the board of directors.

Where: Washington, DC

Started: 2001

What the top person makes: $211,903 (2009)

General site: Home

Charity Navigator report

Link to help: Donate

Deductible? Yes in US


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Remembering where we came from

The Problem: Preserving Italian American culture in the US

Who: Sons of Italy Foundation

Why are they special? Provides grants to organizations preserving and advancing Italian American culture or supporting educational excellence among Italian Americans.

Where: Washington, DC

Started: 1959

What the top person makes: The executive director is not compensated by the charity but makes $73,702 from "affiliates"

General site: Home

Charity Navigator report.

Link to help: Donate

Deductible? Yes

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