You should check out www.charitynavigator.org. They are an excellent resource for non-religious charities. They give a breakdown of how much money the charity takes in and what percentage of that money goes to what. Some of my favorite charities include Doctors Without Borders, the Smithsonian, and Petco.  Like you, I am more than happy to give, but not if it is going to a CEO's 6-figure salary, like Susan G. Komen or Wounded Warrior.