WikiCharities

A Trusted Global Community for the Nonprofit Sector

  

WikiCharities is the largest open-access nonprofit global database in the world.

Dr. Angie holzer, ceo/founder, wikicharities

Our Mission

To improve transparency in the nonprofit sector by providing an online platform where quality charities-

  • Searchable by location and topic
  • Show accountability through nonprofit validation
  • Can increase collaboration and access other tools

    to more effectively improve the world.

Our Vision

Realizing the full potential of the nonprofit sector

--by creating a database for universal access to nonprofit services, accountability in the nonprofit sector, and--

to drive a new era of connection and collaboration.

Community Approach


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Working Together to Create Better Outcomes

We believe to improve outcomes in the nonprofit community means supporting all 3 areas of the nonprofit community. By doing this, 1) we help nonprofit organizations expand their opportunities to reach a broader audience through our validation, 2) we help those in need to find services in their community from trusted nonprofits, and 3) we help nonprofit resource providers (foundations, donors, volunteers, company CSR programs, etc) find trusted nonprofits who believe in being transparent. 

3 Areas of Focus

WikiCharities is a trusted global community for the nonprofit sector.

  

You must be the change you wish to see in the world.

Mahatma Ghandi

We connect 2.1 million nonprofits from the US and Canada. We will soon connect all nonprofits globally.

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U.S.-based nonprofits in our database.

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WikiCharities is a long time coming.
A labor of love since 2011.

  • 2011

    2011

    Nonprofit started

    Given Tree Founded

    Angie Holzer founded Given Tree to help smaller nonprofits. 501c3 nonprofit status obtained in 2012.
  • 2012-18

    2012-18

    Improving Trust

    Nonprofit Certification Developed

    Given Tree supports smaller trusted nonprofits globally by providing resources, funding, and leading medical teams.
  • 2016

    2016

    WikiCharities.org

    WikiCharities Domain Purchased

    WikiCharities was started with the idea of supporting and expanding on Given Tree.
  • Jul
    2020

    Jul
    2020

    Our founder, Angie Holzer, completes her doctorate

    Research Completed

    Dr. Holzer's research focuses on ways to improve the nonprofit sector. WikiCharities was born.
  • Aug
    2020

    Aug
    2020

    Branding, logo and tagline established

    WikiCharities Grows

    WikiCharities.org starts to become real by establishing a branding guide, logo, tagline and a mission statement.
  • Nov
    2020

    Nov
    2020

    University interns join our team.

    Internship Program Launched

    University students from around the nation became a crucial part of building our business plan.
  • Jan
    2021

    Jan
    2021

    WikiCharities.org goes live

    Website Launched

    We launched the platform to illustrate our vision for potential investors.
  • Mar
    2021

    Mar
    2021

    1.7 million nonprofits uploaded

    Search Feature

    All U.S.-based nonprofits are uploaded and become searchable on WikiCharities.org by location.
  • Apr
    2021

    Apr
    2021

    Given Tree becomes WikiCharities

    Name Change

    WikiCharities takes Given Tree's certification and makes it a global validation.
  • Jun
    2021

    Jun
    2021

    WikiCharities Profile Page

    Claim Feature

    All nonprofits receive a FREE WikiCharities profile page, making their nonprofit searchable on our map by topic.
  • Aug
    2021

    Aug
    2021

    WikiCharities joins Masters of Business Program

    Launching Sustainability

    Dr. Angie Holzer invited to join other fellow innovators in taking companies to sustainability at the Univ of Utah. 

  • Nov
    2021

    Nov
    2021

    Validation Feature Launched

    Nonprofit Validation

    Nonprofits now have the ability to activate their premium subscription, and become validated!
  • Dec
    2021

    Dec
    2021

    Launch of The Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

    Current Research

    Researchers, experts, and nonprofit leaders can submit articles and spotlights for the journal.
  • Jan
    2022

    Jan
    2022

    Helping Nonprofits Fund Projects

    Referral Program

    Allowing nonprofits to make money by referring other nonprofits
  • May
    2022

    May
    2022

    Launch of Pilot Program for Utah Nonprofits

    Community Pilot Launch

    Local foundations help fund validations for Utah nonprofits
  • August
    2022

    August
    2022

    Partnership with Brigham Young University

    University Partnership

    BYU partners to make Journal of Nonprofit Innovation (JoNI) a peer-reviewed journal
  • November
    2022

    November
    2022

    JoNI moves into the International Nonprofit Sector

    Global Outreach for Academic Journal

    JoNI is listed on International Society of Third-Sector Research
  • April
    2023

    April
    2023

    JoNI reaching 44 countries around the world

    JoNI Growing Globally

    JoNI is being downloaded around the world, with 12% from government entities.

  • May
    2023

    May
    2023

    Nonprofit Database Growing to 2.1 million

    Canadian Charities on WikiCharities

    WikiCharities becomes the largest open-access nonprofit database in the world.

  • May
    2023

    May
    2023

    Executive Global Business Management Certification Program

    Global Certification

    Dr. Angie Holzer completed the global business program to prepare WikiCharities to move into the global space. 

  • August
    2023

    August
    2023

    JoNI reaching 105 countries around the world

    JoNI Growing Fast

    JoNI is being downloaded around the world.

  • February
    2024

    February
    2024

    JoNI reaching 125 countries around the world

    JoNI Continues to Grow

    JoNI is being downloaded around the world.

  • March
    2024

    March
    2024

    Partnership with Venturefy live

    Partnership

    Venturefy is an Israel-based company that works to bring transparency to organizations (for-profit & nonprofits) around the world through their AI platform. 

  • April
    2024

    April
    2024

    Pilot Program: $1 Validation with Partnerships

    $1 Validation

    We are creating partnerships to offer $1 validation to nonprofits actively engaged in nonprofit associations, foundations and groups.