Mission Statement: "Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) is the nation's leading industry-based, AIDS fund raising and grant making organization. BC/EFA is the on-going, committed response from the American Theatre community to an urgent worldwide health crisis. By drawing upon the talents, resources, and generosity of this community, BC/EFA raises funds for AIDS-related causes across the United States. Since its founding in 1988, BC/EFA has raised over $100 million for critically needed services for people with AIDS, HIV or HIV-related illnesses."

As avid theatre-goers in New York City, we enjoy the special few weeks of the year when the talented actors who have just transported you with their brilliant performances make a curtain speech asking you to please donate a few dollars to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights on your way out. Cast members (still in full costume) hold the donation baskets, and you get to tell them personally how much you liked the show (if you didn't like the show, you just throw in a dollar). Much like Shop for Charity, it's an easy way to do a good thing.

Charity Navigator: 3 out of 4 stars