Charities That Tweet
National Geographic
Since 1888, we've traveled the Earth, sharing its amazing stories with new generations. Official Twitter account of National Geographic.1,894,337 followers | Follow
charity: water
charity: water is a non-profit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations.1,373,462 followers | Follow
Gates Foundation
We work to help all people lead healthy, productive lives, focused on health, poverty, and opportunity. Follow our work on @gateshealth, @gatesag, and @gatesed.743,356 followers | Follow
American Red Cross
Official twitter stream for the American Red Cross. Follow us for disaster and preparedness updates.703,346 followers | Follow
Room to Read
We partner with communities in Asia & Africa to transform the lives of millions of children through literacy and gender equality in education.569,495 followers | Follow
DoSomething.org
We run national cause campaigns for teens. Tweets CEO @nancylublin. Follow other staff too @muneerpanjwani @davdeluca @elliezeitlin @fshake535,287 followers | Follow
Greenpeace
We're an independent global campaigning organisation acting to change attitudes and behavior, to protect the environment and promote peace.489,425 followers | Follow
CAREUSA (care.org)
CARE fights global poverty with an emphasis on empowering women and girls with education, and maternal health and microfinance resources!479,741 followers | Follow
AmnestyInternational
We've been fighting the bad guys since 1961 - you can join us! Get the latest #humanrights news and actions. Official Amnesty International USA profile.435,873 followers | Follow
Save the Children
Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change for children in need in the United States and around the world.415,875 followers | Follow
Ashoka Changemakers
Follow us for the latest in innovation, social entrepreneurship and how you can make a difference. Why? Everyone Can Be a Changemaker.394,380 followers | Follow
Acumen Fund
Changing the way the world tackles poverty by investing in social enterprises, emerging leaders, and breakthrough ideas. Follow our founder & CEO @jnovogratz.388,086 followers | Follow
Human Rights Watch
HRW provides timely information about human rights crises and developments in 90 countries around the world. Curated by @jimmurphysf. Our Staff: @hrw/our-people347,655 followers | Follow
CAA Foundation
323,583 followers | Follow
LIVESTRONG
LIVESTRONG serves people affected by cancer and empowers them to take action against the world's leading cause of death.284,395 followers | Follow
World Food Programme
The official World Food Programme Twitter page - fighting hunger worldwide. If you're reading this... you can help! Go to http://www.wfp.org/get-involved281,722 followers | Follow
American Cancer Soc
The official American Cancer Society Twitter stream. Together we're helping you stay well, get well, by finding cures and fighting back. 1-800-227-2345276,017 followers | Follow
Oxfam International
Int'l confederation of 17 like-minded organizations working together & with partners around the world to bring about lasting solutions to poverty & injustice.264,599 followers | Follow
National Geographic
Follow us for the latest on what's happening at the National Geographic Channel in the U.S. Questions and comments welcome!219,304 followers | Follow
NY Public Library
NYPL librarians & staff tweet daily on what’s happening at the Library, NYC & beyond. Got a question? Send us a tweet, text us at 66746, or call 917-ASK-NYPL.205,894 followers | Follow
World Vision
A Christian relief, development & advocacy organisation dedicated to working with children, families & communities to overcome poverty & injustice.203,411 followers | Follow
World Wildlife Fund
WWF works to build a future in which human needs are met in harmony with nature. Follow World Wildlife Fund and share your love of all things wild.157,279 followers | Follow
Beard Foundation
The James Beard Foundation: celebrating and nurturing American cuisine151,284 followers | Follow
Top Charity Tweets
Top Charity Tweets algorithmically selects and retweets some of the most interesting tweets around charities and non-profits spreading across Twitter. Enjoy!149,373 followers | Follow
Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy welcomes you to its official Twitter site! We're a leading conservation organization working for people and nature.119,172 followers | Follow
Stand Up To Cancer
Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) raises $ for groundbreaking cancer research. This is where the end of cancer begins. Donate now at http://www.su2c.org/donate92,867 followers | Follow
National Wildlife
National Wildlife Federation works to inspire Americans to protect wildlife for our children's future. Staff updating: @starfocus @rarewildlifeguy @ksuzj89,200 followers | Follow
UNICEF USA
21,000 children die every day from preventable causes. We believe that number should be zero. Do you believe in ZERO?81,581 followers | Follow
Make-A-Wish America
We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy69,782 followers | Follow
Teach For America
Teach For America is the national corps of outstanding recent college graduates and professionals who teach for two years in urban and rural public schools.64,922 followers | Follow
YELE HAITI
YELE HAITI EARTHQUAKE, MAKE A DIFFERENCE NOW... WWW.YELE.ORG bit.ly/edOIF60,361 followers | Follow
Surfrider Foundation
Dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of oceans, waves and beaches through a powerful activist network60,130 followers | Follow
Greenpeace USA
Saving the planet for 40 years. @meenazahra & @chr15_eat0n here, Tweeting for a green & peaceful future.56,031 followers | Follow
Alex's Lemonade
Nonprofit fighting childhood cancer, one cup at a time. Connecting w/our #childhoodcancer supporters & giving ways to help in the fight. Also @AlexsEvents.52,307 followers | Follow
Feeding America
Leading U.S. hunger-relief charity helping more than 37 million Americans each year. Profile managed by Dan Michel.51,662 followers | Follow
WWF Climate Savers
Finding workable, practical solutions to the problems posed by Climate Change and Global Warming.48,591 followers | Follow
NOAA's Ocean Service
NOAA's National Ocean Service is the nation's premier federal science agency for oceans and coasts.44,101 followers | Follow
Susan G. Komen
The OFFICIAL Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Twitter account. Our vision: a world without breast cancer.42,545 followers | Follow
Sierra Club
Since 1892, the Sierra Club has been working to protect communities, wild places, and the planet itself.38,973 followers | Follow
Open Society
The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens.37,495 followers | Follow
Do the Green Thing
An inspiration feed of creative ideas to turn green living from something you ought to do to something that people want to do.35,795 followers | Follow
Operation Smile
Mobilizing a world of generous hearts to heal children’s smiles and transform lives across the globe.34,305 followers | Follow
operationcarbon.org
Engaging, educating and empowering individual accountabilty in the wake of global climate change. ☆Tracking all things green☆32,570 followers | Follow
Habitat for Humanity
Our vision: A world where everyone has a decent place to live.31,830 followers | Follow
Share Our Strength
Share Our Strength aims to end child hunger in America. Find us on Facebook too! https://www.facebook.com/ShareOurStrength31,790 followers | Follow
Detroit Inst of Arts
Detroit Institute of Arts. Home to 1st VanGogh in US Museum, Rivera's Detroit Industry murals, & city's best mac-n-cheese. Let yourself go!28,260 followers | Follow
Not For Sale
Not For Sale creates tools that engage business, government, and grassroots in order to incubate and grow social enterprises to benefit enslaved and vulnerable.26,419 followers | Follow
Green For All
Green For All is a national organization working to build an inclusive green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty.25,989 followers | Follow
march of dimes
Beverly Robertson, National Director, Pregnancy & Newborn Health Education Center at the March of Dimes25,201 followers | Follow
Intl Rescue Comm IRC
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.25,078 followers | Follow
GuideStar USA
Revolutionizing philanthropy by providing info that advances transparency, enables better decisions & encourages charitable giving. Curated by @lindsaynichols25,022 followers | Follow
LUNGevity Foundation
LUNGevity Foundation is dedicated to funding lung cancer research and providing support to people affected by lung cancer. Together we will cure lung cancer!23,396 followers | Follow
Children's National
Inspiring stories, health tips, and ways to help kids -- from Children's National Medical Center19,791 followers | Follow
Kauffman Foundation
To grow economies and expand human welfare, we focus on entrepreneurship, innovation and education18,402 followers | Follow
Grameen Foundation
Grameen Foundation helps the world’s poorest, especially women, gain access to financial services, life-changing information and unique business opportunities.18,125 followers | Follow
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army in Canada is the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services, restoring hope and dignity to society’s most vulnerable.18,033 followers | Follow
Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps turns crisis into opportunity for families in some of the world's toughest places.17,931 followers | Follow
MacArthur Foundation
John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation supports creative people and effective institutions committed to building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world.17,488 followers | Follow
Kokolulu Farm Retrea
To provide free cancer retreats within a peaceful healing environment for those affected by cancer16,925 followers | Follow
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps: an opportunity to make a big difference in your life and in the lives of those around you.16,674 followers | Follow
Wilderness Society
The Wilderness Society works for clean energy and America's forests, national parks, refuges and BLM public lands.15,448 followers | Follow
Nothing But Nets
Malaria kills. Nets save lives. Send a net. Save a life! Together we can cover a continent. A @unfoundation campaign.15,244 followers | Follow
Catholic Relief
Catholic Relief Services is the official int’l humanitarian agency of the U.S. Catholic community. We alleviate suffering; we help people in need13,904 followers | Follow
Save Darfur
The Save Darfur Coalition raises awareness about genocide in Darfur. Save Darfur and Genocide Intervention Network have merged to become United to End Genocide.13,354 followers | Follow
One Laptop per Child
One Laptop per Child is a non-profit organization working to provide access to education to every child in the world12,961 followers | Follow
Touch Foundation
A not-for-profit bringing vital healthcare services to people with the greatest unmet needs in Sub-Saharan Africa; we train doctors, nurses & more in Tanzania.12,178 followers | Follow
AmeriCares
We are a nonprofit international disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization.12,050 followers | Follow
Goodwill Industries
We are North America’s leading nonprofit provider of education, training, and career services for people with disadvantages and disabilities.11,688 followers | Follow
American Lung Assoc.
The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.11,561 followers | Follow
TheNASCARFoundation
Official NASCAR Foundation Page- We support a wide range of charitable initiatives that reflect the core values of the entire NASCAR Family11,339 followers | Follow
Matthew Zachary
Founder/CEO at Stupid Cancer, Cancer Patient Advocate, Digital Health and Social Media Strategist, Public Speaker, Daddy of Twins11,146 followers | Follow
NOAAOceanToday
NOAA Ocean Today is a NOAA/Smithsonian partnership - Follow us for the latest ocean news10,881 followers | Follow
Fulbright Programs
Sponsored by U.S. Dept of State, provides funding for students, scholars, artists, teachers, and professionals for grad study, research, and teaching (K-univ).10,694 followers | Follow
Salvation Army USA
Links, stories and helpful info about The Salvation Army USA! Visit our blog for more http://tinyurl.com/TSASite God bless you!10,540 followers | Follow
The Hunger Project
Empowering women & men in Africa, South Asia & Latin America to end their own hunger & poverty since 1977. Up-to-date tweets on issues that matter.10,405 followers | Follow
ServiceNation
A campaign to inspire a new era of voluntary citizen service in America, by Be The Change, Inc. Sister campaign of @OppNation.10,379 followers | Follow
U-M Health System
Creating the future of health care through scientific discovery and innovations in education while providing the most effective and compassionate care.9,892 followers | Follow
Arthritis Foundation
The official Twitter page of the Arthritis Foundation National Office.9,048 followers | Follow
Bright Pink
We focus on the prevention/early detection of breast & ovarian cancer in young women & support those at high-risk. Be Brilliant. Be Bold. Be Bright Pink.9,026 followers | Follow
Reeve Foundation
Dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research and improving the quality of life for individuals living with paralysis.8,583 followers | Follow
Smile Train
Smile Train is the world's leading cleft charity with hundreds of programs in 80+ of the world's poorest countries. Changing the world-one smile at a time!8,226 followers | Follow
Robin Hood
Robin Hood holds steadfast to a single mission: To fight poverty in NYC. Follow #RHFunded to learn more about the 200+ NYC programs that Robin Hood supports.8,065 followers | Follow
Stop Climate Chaos
The Stop Climate Chaos Coalition is the largest UK coalition tackling climate change issues.8,059 followers | Follow
Direct Relief
We've been bringing medical aid & supplies to people in need since 1948. Follow @DirectReliefPR for press updates.7,871 followers | Follow
One Day's Wages
A new movement of People, Stories, and Actions to alleviate extreme global poverty. Learn how 0.4% (your one day's wages) can make a dramatic & global impact.7,669 followers | Follow
Feel Your Boobies®
Breast Cancer non-profit organization that utilizes technology to promote proactive breast health in young women.7,450 followers | Follow
ACCION USA
Leader in U.S. microfinance & small business lending--we're creating strong businesses & jobs one loan at a time! apply online at www.accionusa.org6,616 followers | Follow
Life Rolls On
Life Rolls On utilizes action sports to push the boundaries of possibility for those with spinal cord injury. #beatparalysis6,557 followers | Follow
Earth Hour US
Former US Earth Hour official feed. Please follow @earthhour.6,556 followers | Follow
Food Bank For NYC
Right Now- @FedEx will donate 5 meals for each Like @FoodBank4NYC gets on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/JjWqtz || Use Agreement: http://bit.ly/GROJYK6,314 followers | Follow
The Peace Alliance
The Peace Alliance twitter: follow to keep up to date on Dept. of Peace and @YouthPromiseAct! http://www.facebook.com/ThePeaceAlliance.6,187 followers | Follow
Joe Pantoliano
Actor, Advocate and Founder of No Kidding, Me Too - a charitable organization that helps to remove the stigma of mental illness and brain dis-ease6,042 followers | Follow
Malaak Compton-Rock
Malaak is Founder and Director of The Angelrock Project. Her main goal is to inspire people to give back to society in a multitude of cool and exciting ways.5,899 followers | Follow
Green Wish
Green Wish™ is a non-profit that helps local, green, organizations fund projects for their communities through donations at retailers, and online.5,850 followers | Follow
Bear Necessities PCF
Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation is dedicated to eliminate pediatric cancer and to provide hope and support to those who are touched by it.5,542 followers | Follow
Focus: HOPE
Focus: HOPE is a nonprofit civil and human rights organization in Detroit established in 19685,445 followers | Follow
LookToTheStars.org
We catalog 1000s of celebrities' charity work and causes5,348 followers | Follow
Citizen Schools
Closing the achievement gap by partnering with middle schools in low-income areas across the country and bringing in a second shift of educators.4,992 followers | Follow
Bob Woodruff Found.
Please support U.S. service members, veterans, and their families by donating to the Bob Woodruff Foundation at ReMIND.org4,479 followers | Follow
miraclefeet
An int'l non-profit focused on increasing access to free clubfoot treatment in developing nations using the Ponseti method.4,350 followers | Follow
Kind Campaign
A movement and documentary based upon the powerful belief in KINDness that brings awareness and healing to the negative effects of girl-against-girl crime4,217 followers | Follow
Chicago's food bank
We are the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago and Cook County's food bank. Edited by @bobdolgan4,116 followers | Follow
A Better LA
A Better LA works to solve the challenge of gang violence and its domino impact in the inner-city. Founded by @PeteCarroll. Also check out @ABetterSeattle.4,098 followers | Follow
Hope 4 Africa, Inc.
We are a non-profit organization that seeks to provide an opportunity for the youth of America to bring lasting change and prosperity to the youth of Africa.3,961 followers | Follow
ImermanAngels
1-on-1 Cancer Support | Connecting Cancer Fighters, Survivors and Caregivers 1-877-274-5529 Be active with: @TeamImerman3,724 followers | Follow
BluePlanetFoundation
Non-profit 501(c)3 organization seeking to end the use of fossil fuel on Earth, starting in Hawaii.3,710 followers | Follow
Alzheimer's Georgia
We serve the 200,000 Georgians living with Alzheimer's and Dementia. #ENDalz tweets by @sarah_cronin @shannon_primm & @kathy__simpson3,683 followers | Follow
Musicians On Call
Delivering the healing power of music to patients in healthcare facilities3,604 followers | Follow
Siemens Foundation
Providing more than $7 million annually in support of educational initiatives in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math.3,428 followers | Follow
UJA-Federation of NY
With 60,000 donors and 100 agencies, together we’re touching the lives of 4.5 million people in the Jewish community and beyond. www.facebook.com/ujafedny3,365 followers | Follow
HomeDepotFdn
Dedicated to ensuring every veteran has a safe place to call home. Through grants & volunteerism, our mission is to serve those who have served us all.3,034 followers | Follow
Melanoma ResearchFdn
Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is the largest independent, national organization devoted to melanoma in the United States. Help us find pathways to a cure!3,026 followers | Follow
Greater DC Cares
We mobilize volunteers to strengthen nonprofits and impact our communities through service!2,823 followers | Follow
Healing Waters
We provide safe water solutions in communities where poverty is compounded by contaminated water.2,695 followers | Follow
Lung Association: NY
American Lung Association in New York / American Lung Association of the Northeast @LungNE- tweets by Mike S. Follows & RTs ≠ endorsement. http://goo.gl/sjjJJ2,673 followers | Follow
American Heart Assoc
Follow us for health tips, info and recipes from the American Heart Association; then go to our website to send funny audio messages to your friends cell phones2,640 followers | Follow
WeAreFamilyFdtn
WAFF is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to the vision of a global family by supporting programs that inspire and educate the next generation.2,121 followers | Follow
Boston Children's
Be a part of Boston Children's Hospital and help sick kids. Get involved today. Give, fundraise, volunteer. Disclaimer: http://bit.ly/chbpol1,710 followers | Follow
Posse Foundation
Posse is one of the most comprehensive and renowned college access and youth leadership development programs in the United States.1,680 followers | Follow
Cranbrook Schools
Challenging and Comprehensive College Preparation. Contact us at SchoolsTweet@cranbrook.edu1,654 followers | Follow
ActiveCause
We make solutions for companies and causes to engage customers and employees.1,489 followers | Follow
International YMCA
Since 1911, we have been working with young people to build global citizens who are caring, responsible and committed to service.1,362 followers | Follow
FriendsInternational
Our vision : Together, we protect marginalized urban children and youth and with them create innovative and exciting opportunities to build their futures.1,029 followers | Follow
love.fútbol
love.fútbol partners with impoverished communities in the developing world to build simple, safe soccer fields for youth.951 followers | Follow
Camp Casey
A horse program for kids conquering cancer. Cowboy Camp Outs, Horsey House Calls, Outlaw Outings. Always lookin' for families to serve and volunteers to help.936 followers | Follow
Playpower Foundation
We support affordable, effective, fun learning games. We're starting with an existing $10 TV-computer as a platform for learning games in the developing world.904 followers | Follow
Tim Wambach
Helping those with a severe physical disability while educating and empowering others to make a difference. Looking for volunteers and donors.835 followers | Follow
the betacup
the betacup's goal: find the best ideas to reduce paper cup consumption and help bring these ideas to life.748 followers | Follow
planesofthought
Our idea is simple. We will collect your thoughts, turn them into paper planes and cover New York City’s skyline to remember the lives lost on 9/11.744 followers | Follow
Post 911 Foundation
The Post 911 Foundation is a NPO dedicated to honoring and assisting first responders and veterans who have served our nation in the aftermath of 9/11.654 followers | Follow
Sport-A-Cause
We raise funds and awareness for great causes by fostering corporate team participation in challenging and inspiring sporting events.645 followers | Follow
FeelGood World
FeelGood is a youth movement empowering college students across the U.S. We are ending world hunger, one grilled cheese at a time.584 followers | Follow
UNICEF TapProjectDC
Just $1 raised through the UNICEF Tap Project can provide a child with safe water for 40 days.583 followers | Follow
Ark Foundation
Ark Foundation of Africa is a non-profit organization that seeks to improve the quality of life for Africa's most vulnerable youth, women, and communities.83 followers | Follow
