When you contribute to Community Health Charities of Washington State (CHCWA), your contribution is directed to our 52 member charities that conduct research and provide support and care to hundreds of thousands of people across the state. Before a charity becomes a member of CHCWA, we conduct rigorous screening because we want you to know that your contributions will make an impact.

 

Member charities meet accountability standards including the following: each charity must undergo an annual application and review process; be a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization as certified by the IRS; have an annual audit conducted in accordance with the generally accepted auditing standards of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; have an active, voluntary board of directors; have fund raising and administrative costs that are at or below industry standards; and meet other specified requirements.

 

For more information about our member charities, please click on one of the names below; or you may use this pull down menu to see a list of member charities related to a specific health condition.