Five Charities That Benefit People of Color

David Lynch Foundation This 501(c)(3) provides people in at-risk communities—inner city schools, prisons, treatment centers, etc.—with stress reducing techniques. The foundation’s work has resulted in improved academic performance, better health outcomes and more. Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons sits on its board.

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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.