a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals) a kindly and lenient attitude toward people an activity or gift that benefits the public at large pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers an institution set up to provide help to the needy
Charity Navigator
Guide to help donors make intelligent charitable giving decisions. Offers financial ratings of thousands of American nonprofit organizations and charities. http://www.charitynavigator.org
Charity Channel
Provides a range of lively e-mail forums discussing issues relevant to non-profits; a non-profit career search service; and reviews of nonprofit books, periodicals and software. http://CharityChannel.com/