Eid al-Fitr 2026: Donate to a Top-Rated Charity

Mar 19, 2026

Eid al-Fitr is expected to be observed this Friday, March 20th, 2026. Eid marks the end of Ramadan, and is celebrated by Muslims worldwide. It is observed through spiritual reflection,...

Spring 2026: Donate to a Top-Rated Environment & Climate Change Charity

Mar 16, 2026

The official first day of spring 2026 is Friday, March 20th. This date also marks the vernal equinox. March 20th is the astronomical beginning of the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere and the...

Happy St. Patrick’s Day 2026

Mar 14, 2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from CharityWatch! St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated each year on March 17th. The day honors the anniversary of St. Patrick’s death in the fifth century. The...

2026 Sees Major Changes to Charitable Giving Tax Rules

Mar 3, 2026

Several major changes to charitable giving rules took effect at the beginning in 2026. The approximately 10% of donors who itemize their tax deductions likely received a better tax benefit...

Donate to a Top-Rated Charity in honor of Women’s History Month 2026

Mar 1, 2026

Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture, and society and has been observed every March since 1987. Celebrate Women’s History Month and donate to a...

Happy Holi 2026: Donate to a Top-Rated Charity

Feb 27, 2026

Holi is often referred to as the “festival of colors.” It is a lively and joy-filled Hindu celebration. The holiday marks the change from winter to spring and will be...

How to Investigate Political Action Committees (PACs)

Feb 19, 2026

Political Action Committees, commonly known as PACs, play a significant role in U.S. elections. Yet many donors mistakenly assume that PACs operate like public charities. They do not. A PAC...

Celebrate Lunar New Year with a donation to a Top-Rated charity

Feb 16, 2026

In 2026, the Lunar New Year (also known as the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year) falls on February 17, 2026 marking the beginning of the Year of the Horse. It...

Fulfill your Zakat this Ramadan with a donation to a Top-Rated Charity

Feb 16, 2026

CharityWatch wishes you and yours a very happy Ramadan. This year Ramadan is observed beginning on the evening of Tuesday, February 17th and ending at sundown on Thursday, March 19th, 2026....

Milano Cortina 2026: Donate to Top-Rated U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee

Feb 13, 2026

The 2026 Winter Olympics, officially known as Milano Cortina 2026, are currently taking place in northern Italy. While preliminary competitions in sports like curling and luge began as early as February 4, 2026,...

Honor & Celebrate Black History Month: Donate to a Top-Rated Charity

Feb 3, 2026

In honor and celebration of Black History Month we invite you to check out our Top-Rated Black American and Civil Rights & Social Justice charities. Black History Month is an...

Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Donate to a Top-Rated Civil Rights & Social Justice Charity

Jan 16, 2026

On Monday, January 19, 2026, we celebrate the life and work of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  In honor of this holiday, those who wish to donate...