Biggest recorded philanthropist in the world, Michael Jackson has donated most of his earnings towards concerns affecting the children and the environment. In the best spirit of charity, most of the donations however are unnamed.
What is well known is that he founded Heal The World Foundation, details about which can be known from clicking the following image:
List of Charities Michael Jackson Has Personally Given To: (Excludes Charitable Contributions Made by Heal the World Foundation)
Founded: 1983
Purpose: Aids Awareness and Prevention
http://www.apla.org
Founded: 1913
Purpose: Everything Cancer
http://www.cancer.org
Founded: 1989
Purpose: Delivers Nutritious Meals to the Seriously Ill
http://www.angelfood.org
Big Brothers of Greater Los Angeles
Founded: 1955 (morphed several times)
Purpose: Provides Role Models for At Risk Youth
http://www.bigbrothersbigsisterslaie.org
BMI Foundation, Inc.
Founded: 1985
Purpose: Scholarships and Grants to Advance Musical Creation, Performance and Study
http://www.bmifoundation.org
Brotherhood Crusade
Founded: 1968
Purpose: Serves Minority Interests in the Underserved Areas of L.A.
http://www.brotherhoodcrusade.org
Brotman Medical (i.e. Burn) Center
Founded: 1928
Purpose: Wide Variety of Medical Care
http://www.brotmanmedicalcenter.com
Camp Ronald McDonald
Founded: 1982
Purpose: The Activities of a Regular Camp, but for Special Needs Children
http://www.campronaldmcdonald.org
Childhelp U.S.A.
Founded: 1959
Purpose: Meets the Needs of Abused Neglected and At-risk Children
http://www.childhelp.org
Children's Institute International
Founded: 1906
Purpose: Helps Children Affected by Violence in L.A. County
http://www.childrensinstitute.org
Cities and Schools Scholarship Fund
Founded: Unsure
Purpose: Education
Presumed Defunct or Name Changed
Community Youth Sports & Arts Foundation
Founded: Unsure
Purpose: Fosters Youth Sports and Art
Community Youth Sports & Art Foundation 4828 Crenshaw Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90043
(323) 294-8320
(323) 294-7440 (fax)
Congressional Black Caucus (CBC)
Founded: 1976
Purpose: Advances the Global Black Community and Influences Policy
http://www.cbcfinc.org
Dakar Foundation
Founded: Unsure
Purpose: Unsure
Dakar Foundation
875 Arwin St
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 791-7309
(active status uncertain)
Dreamstreet Kids
Founded: 1988
Purpose: Free Camping Program for Children with Chronic Illness
http://www.dreamstreetfoundation.org
Dreams Come True Charity
Founded: 1988
Purpose: Fulfils the Dreams of those with Serious or Terminal Illness
http://www.dctc.org.uk
Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation
Founded: 1991
Purpose: Distribute Funds to Aids Services Around the World
http://elizabethtayloraidsfoundation.org
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
Founded: 1970
Purpose: Funds Type 1 Diabetes Research
http://www.jdrf.org
October: JDF changes name to JDRF to emphasize research focus.
Love Match
Founded: Unsure
Purpose: Unsure
Presumed Defunct or Name Changed
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Founded: 1980
Purpose: Grants Wishes to Children with Life Threatening Medical Condictions
http://www.wish.org
Minority Aids Project
Founded: 1985
Purpose:community-based HIV/AIDS organization managed by people of color
http://www.map-usa.org
Motown Museum
Founded: 1985
Purpose: Preserves the Memory of Motown Record Corp. and Inspires People Exhibitions and Programs
http://www.motownmuseum.com
NAACP
Founded: 1909
Purpose: ensurea the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights and eliminates racial hatred and racial discrimination.
http://www.naacp.org
National Rainbow Coalition
Founded: 1984 (merged with PUSH '96)
Purpose: Social change for Workers, Women and People of Color
http://www.rainbowpush.org
Rotary Club of Australia
Founded: Rotary International Stems from Chicago Organization in 1905
Purpose: Part of Rotary International a Service Club Organization that Promotes "Service Above Self"
http://www.rotary.org.au
Society of Singers
Founded: 1984
Purpose: represents the rights and welfare of singers
http://www.singers.org
Starlight Foundation
Founded: 1983
Purpose: improves the quality of life for children with serious medical conditions
http://www.starlight.org
The Carter Center's Atlanta Project
Founded: 1994
Purpose: Started Out Addressing the Issue of Violence in Neighborhoods
http://www.cartercenter.org
The Sickle Cell Research Foundation
Founded: 1979
Purpose: Helps People Affected By Sickle Cell Disease
http://sicklecellpalmbeach.org
Transafrica Forum
Founded: 1977
Purpose: Advocacy Organization Promoting African and Caribbean Priorities at the International Level
http://www.transafricaforum.org
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
Founded: 1944
Purpose: Provides Funding for Black College Education
http://www.uncf.org
United Negro College Fund Ladder's of Hope
Founded: Unsure
Purpose: Provides Funding for Black College Education
(note: a heading found in the publication, left link; not a logo)
Volunteers of America
Founded: 1896
Purpose: Broad Spectrum—Serves America's Most Vulnerable
http://www.voa.org
Watts Summer Festival
Founded: 1968
Purpose: An Annually Presented African-American Cultural Festival
http://www.wattsfestival.org
Wish Granting
Founded: Unsure
Purpose: Unsure Beyond What Name Indicates
Presumed Defunct or Name Changed
YMCA - 28th Street/Crenshaw
Founded: YMCA Originally in 1844
Purpose: Strengthen Values, Families and Wellbeing