T.J. Martell Foundation for Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS Research raises money for nine US laboratories that research cures for diseases, such as leukemia, AIDS, and many cancers. The organization is headquartered in New York with offices in Los Angeles (the Neil Bogart Memorial Fund), Nashville (the Frances Williams Preston Laboratories), Minneapolis, Chicago, and Detroit. The T.J. Martell Foundation raises money by hosting auctions, galas, golf tournaments, and other star-studded events. T.J. Martell Foundation for Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS Research was created in 1975 by Tony Martell, then an executive at CBS Records, in memory of his son, T.J., who died of leukemia that year.

Technology in the Service of Mankind is the motto of TechnoServe. Founded in 1968, TechnoServe helps local entrepreneurs develop small businesses in poor rural areas in Latin America and Africa. TechnoServe, Inc., which has benefitted millions of people in more than 30 countries, links local business people with Western experts in various disciplines, from such companies as Cargill, Ernst & Young, General Mills, and McKinsey & Company. TechnoServe was established in 1968 by businessman Ed Bullard after a year-long stay in Ghana revealed the need and opportunity for linking developed world business expertise with developing world business endeavor.

The Advertising Council carries out pro bono ad campaigns on behalf of both government and private organizations. Using public service announcements, the not-for-profit organization conducts about 50 campaigns each year aimed at areas such as children's issues, health, community, the environment, and family. The Advertising Council relies on volunteer efforts from advertising firms and receives about $2 billion in donated ad time and space annually. Founded in 1942 as the War Advertising Council, the organization's success in promoting war bonds led President Franklin Roosevelt to ask it to continue applying its efforts to social issues.

The Africa-America Institute (AAI) was founded in 1953 to help Africans build human capacity through education and training programs. Today, AAI continues to pursue this vision through a portfolio of programs aimed at both educating Africans and raising the profile of African perspectives to educate Americans about Africa. The Africa-America Institute (AAI) is a non-profit group that promotes cooperation and understanding between US and African leaders through African higher education and training. The group works with more than 200 colleges and universities in the US to offer degree programs, seminars, conferences, and symposia to Africans in nearly every nation on the continent. AAI receives its funding from private foundations, corporate donors, and the US government.

The American Red Cross offers disaster relief, shelter, and other humanitarian services through more than 700 chapters nationwide. Although The American National Red Cross was chartered by Congress in 1905, the American Red Cross isn't a government agency. The not-for-profit charitable organization relies on the efforts of about 1 million volunteers. Aside from helping victims of about 70,000 disasters large and small each year, the American Red Cross teaches CPR and first aid courses; provides support for US military personnel; and maintains some of the largest blood and plasma banks nationwide. The American National Red Cross is a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

The Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) works for the day when its services are no longer needed. Until then, the not-for-profit organization offers local, national, and international support to people who have survived government-sponsored torture. CVT provides direct services like medical and psychological care and referrals to support groups. The Center for Victims of Torture also conducts research on the effects of torture and treatment methods and trains those who work with survivors while advocating public policies to bring about healing and an end to torture worldwide. CVT was formed in 1985. The Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) exists to heal the wounds of government-sponsored torture on individuals, their families and their communities, and to stop its practice.

The Conservation Fund aims to protect and conserve land and water resources in the US through buying property and giving it to local groups to manage. The Conservation Fund also assists landowners in sustainable programs for sensitive lands, and helps other not-for-profit groups promote conservation. Since its founding in 1985, The Conservation Fund and its partners have protected more than 6 million acres of wildlife habitat and watersheds, working landscapes, and community open-space in all 50 US states. The Conservation Fund finances its real estate purchases with grants from foundations and trusts, corporate gifts, and individual donors.

Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS is one of the country’s largest supporters of direct care for people living with HIV/AIDS and preventive education for those at risk. Merging care and commerce, supporters of DIFFA come from all fields of fine design and the visual arts, including: architecture, fashion design, interior design, photography and consumer product design. The not-for-profit organization is devoted to raising money to support various HIV/AIDS groups and programs, and has raised more than $35 million since its founding in 1984. Supporters and volunteers of DIFFA come from the field of design, including areas of fashion, interior design, furnishings, and architecture.

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is a watchdog for, well, watchdogs, along with all sorts of other domestic and wild animals. A leading animal protection organization, HSUS has more than 10.5 million human members and constituents. The Humane Society of the United States supports the work of local humane societies and implements a variety of investigative, educational, advocacy, and legislative programs to promote animal welfare. The Humane Society of the United States campaigns have addressed issues such as animal fighting, factory farming, the fur trade, and hunting practices. Most of its revenue comes from contributions and grants. An affiliate, Humane Society International, operates in other countries. HSUS was founded in 1954.

The Interfaith Alliance (TIA) cuts across all religions to find common ground for the common good. The not-for-profit fosters democratic values and tolerance for different religious beliefs. The Interfaith Alliance has more than 185,000 members in the US from some 75 different faiths. The Interfaith Alliance work to promote civic participation, freedom of religion, civility in public discourse, and political involvement through town hall meetings, publications, teach-ins, vigils, and lobbying. TIA also airs State of Belief, a weekly radio show that explores religious issues and conflicts. The Interfaith Alliance was founded in 1994 by a group of religious leaders of different denominations.

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