Find Government & Public Administration Nonprofits and Charities

  ValerieM2000 wrote:

MAPS is an effective non profit which is doing groundbreaking research on novel treatments for PTSD. MAPS cares about results, and they have an excellent staff of highly dedicated, talented, and hard working individuals. more »

  verdewriter wrote:

I find POGO to be a good 'bang for my buck'. I have supported POGO for five years now and am proud to do so. I think investigative journalism is in crises as newspapers (due to dwindling revenues) are closing down either their investigative journalism... more »

  VP of GASP wrote:

This organization is so hands on, caring, over the top. Everyone that volunteers for this organization stretches theirself to the limit on finding foster homes for the military service member that has applied for assistance. Countless hours are spent... more »

  Radhika A. wrote:

I usually see Accountability Lab's activities in Nepal. The way they engage young people in finding key solutions of the social problems is amazing. The use of arts, music, and sports are very powerful tools to engage citizen on holding politician, government... more »

  Sarah H. wrote:

PMC consistently amazes me because they are able to do so much with so little. Resources are limited and the staff is small. Yet their results are impressive. They look at all issues related to court reform: from judicial selection based on merit to improving... more »

  mmarionman wrote:

As a volunteer, I am impressed by the knowledge and dedication of the staff. NLCHP uses legisltation,education & litigation to ensure the rights of homeless children to education, prevent eviction and denial of housing to domestic violence victims, protect the... more »

  Starblaize wrote:

After researching ALEC for some weeks, it has become apparent that they are the extreme conservative group behind the voter suppression and anti-collective bargaining legislative passed through some state governing bodies in the last year. Basically... more »

  craig newmark wrote:

These guys do a great job of trustworthy reporting, helping keep the powerful honest. more »

  craig newmark wrote:

The deal is that Sunlight Foundation is all about government accountability and transparency, helping taxpayers get what they pay for. They're the folks who work with Congress to show Americans what's really going on. more »

  Skyhelp wrote:

My family and I volunteered one Saturday. It was a very bad experience. I have never been made to feel so bad for trying to do something positive. Not sure what the issue was but my family was just there to help but we all felt the same way when we... more »

  myrmecocystus wrote:

Code for America is a great organization. I couldn't imagine a better way to improve government. The fellows are surely passing up on much larger salaries elsewhere, so they must be passionate about Code for America. more »

  Writer wrote:

I have been giving these guys money for 5 or 10 years. They seem to be a good organization that helps support whistleblowers, both publicizing their cases and providing legal support. Given the vast amount of corporate and government power that can... more »

  Hendley40 wrote:

I am a merchant mariner I once was a knuckle head but changed my life once my mother passed away from cancer I am now married with two daughters and at this time out of work do to a work related injury I want to encourage other minority’s and cultures... more »

  HappyToSay wrote:

The New York Times recently reported that the non-profit National Action Network has been sustained for years by not paying the federal payroll taxes due. Any other for- or non-profit entity would have their doors locked by the IRS. I suggest... more »

  Toni20 wrote:

This is an excellent organization to join. The Sacramento Chapter is very active in the community and working with the youth. Go Sacto. more »

To acquire tax delinquent and non revenue generating property and provide new housing, new jobs, and new industries for the citizens... more »

To promote public service and strengthen representative democracy domestically and abroad. more »

Our mission is to use research and analysis to advance the well-being of washington communities, improve the economic security... more »

Blacks in Government is mandated to promote equity, excellence and opportunity through employee advocacy, professional development... more »

Provide forums for civic education - general public more »