Five Charities That Benefit People of Color

Kiva This San Francisco-based organization collaborates with microfinance institutions across the globe to give people in developing nations without conventional banking systems access to loans. Kiva has representation in 67 countries and has helped provide more than $388 million in loans since its founding in 2005. Kiva raises money through grants, corporate sponsors and more in addition to providing a platform online for the public to lend as little as $25 to grassroots entrepreneurs.

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Time is running out to make a tax-deductible donation before the year’s end.

If you want to make a tax-deductible donation before 2012 ends, time is running out. Unless you already have a favorite charity, choosing to decide to a nonprofit may seem daunting. So many people need help in so many places. Should you contribute to disaster relief organizations, children’s aid groups or religious charities? This list of charities narrows down your options. Some are faith-based. Some benefit children. Others are health-oriented. Collectively, they benefit the economically disadvantaged and people of color.