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The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly of GoFundMe’s New Giving F...

Jul 16, 2025

This month GoFundMe announced the launch of its new GoFundMe Giving Fund which provides a new way for people to donate to charity with the benefits of a donor-advised fund (DAF) but without the usual barriers. Instead of giving di...

This month GoFundMe announced the launch of its new GoFundMe Giving Fund which provides a new way for people to donate to charity ...

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Tax Changes Impacting Your Charitable Giving Deductions Star...

Jul 14, 2025

The July 2025 federal tax package introduces significant shifts in charitable giving incentives, with wide-ranging implications for donors and nonprofits alike. Here is what you need to know about how such changes may impact you c...

The July 2025 federal tax package introduces significant shifts in charitable giving incentives, with wide-ranging implications fo...

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Charity Supporting Israel Defense Forces Faces Internal Cris...

Jul 09, 2025

An internal crisis has erupted at Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF), a prominent U.S.-based charity that raised an extraordinary $272 million in 2023 in support of its mission and programs, including support for Israel...

An internal crisis has erupted at Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF), a prominent U.S.-based charity that raised an extra...

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Top-Rated Charities Providing Aid for the Central Texas Floo...

Jul 08, 2025

CharityWatch announces a list of legitimate, efficient, and accountable charities involved in efforts to aid and assist victims of the July 4th central Texas flooding catastrophe. As of July 8th, 2025 over 100 people lost their li...

CharityWatch announces a list of legitimate, efficient, and accountable charities involved in efforts to aid and assist victims of...

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Celebrate Summer: Donate to a Top-Rated Charity

Jul 07, 2025

Summer 2025 is in full swing! CharityWatch wishes you and yours a festive, fun, and safe summer 2025! We all enjoy the beaches, parks, concerts, and other outdoor activities thanks to access to clean water and air. Now is a great...

Summer 2025 is in full swing! CharityWatch wishes you and yours a festive, fun, and safe summer 2025! We all enjoy the beaches, p...

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Independence Day 2025: Donate to a Top-Rated Charity

Jun 26, 2025

Independence Day is celebrated each year on July 4th and has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941. The tradition of the July 4th holiday goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. From 1776 to the...

Independence Day is celebrated each year on July 4th and has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941. The tradition...

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Material Weaknesses & Significant Deficiencies at Astraea Le...

Jun 25, 2025

CharityWatch has issued Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice (Astraea Foundation) a “?” rating for its fiscal year ended 06/30/2024 due to our specific concerns related to its independent auditors’ “Schedule of Findings ...

CharityWatch has issued Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice (Astraea Foundation) a “?” rating for its fiscal year ended 06/...

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Is Gay Men’s Health Crisis in Financial Crisis?

Jun 24, 2025

This year marked the 40th anniversary of AIDS Walk New York, an annual fundraiser benefitting Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC) and other HIV service providers. Last month’s event coincided with another significant milestone in G...

This year marked the 40th anniversary of AIDS Walk New York, an annual fundraiser benefitting Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC) and...

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Donate to a Top-Rated Charity this Flag Day

Jun 09, 2025

In honor and celebration of Flag Day and America’s stars and stripes, CharityWatch invites donors to check out our Top-Rated Consumer Protection & Legal Aid charity list and make more informed giving decisions. Top-Rated Consume...

In honor and celebration of Flag Day and America’s stars and stripes, CharityWatch invites donors to check out our Top-Rated Con...

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo: Donate to a Top-Rated Charity

May 02, 2025

Cinco de Mayo is the holiday that commemorates the date the Mexican army defeated France at the Battle of Pueblo during the Franco-Mexican War. It is a popular misconception that Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexican Independence Day. ...

Cinco de Mayo is the holiday that commemorates the date the Mexican army defeated France at the Battle of Pueblo during the Franco...

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Earth Day: Give to a Top-Rated Charity

Apr 16, 2025

Earth Day is an annual event observed on April 22nd to show support for environmental protection. In 1969 at a UNESCO Conference in California, peace activist John McConnell proposed observing a day to honor the Earth. One month l...

Earth Day is an annual event observed on April 22nd to show support for environmental protection. In 1969 at a UNESCO Conference i...

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Folds of Honor Foundation Does Not Spend 91% of Donations on...

Apr 14, 2025

On the home page of its website, Folds of Honor Foundation claims that “91% of donated funds go directly to scholarships.” CharityWatch recently spoke with Jack Lemnus of USA Today’s Treasure Coast Palm Newspaper about why t...

On the home page of its website, Folds of Honor Foundation claims that “91% of donated funds go directly to scholarships.” Cha...

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Easter Greetings: Donate to a Top-Rated Charity

Apr 07, 2025

Happy Easter from CharityWatch! Do you know which causes are important to you but aren’t sure which charities working in those causes will use your donations efficiently? CharityWatch is here to help! Below are 3 examples of...

Happy Easter from CharityWatch! Do you know which causes are important to you but aren’t sure which charities working in those...

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Happy Passover: Donate to a Top-Rated Charity

Apr 03, 2025

CharityWatch is here to help you find charities that will use your donation efficiently. View our complete list of Top-Rated charities or find an efficient charity to support by reviewing CharityWatch’s list of Top-Rated Je...

CharityWatch is here to help you find charities that will use your donation efficiently. View our complete list of Top-Rated ch...

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Best Charities Aiding Victims of Myanmar Earthquake

Mar 31, 2025

CharityWatch announces a list of legitimate, efficient, and accountable charities involved in efforts to aid and assist victims of the earthquake in Myanmar. The March 2025 earthquake in Myanmar has had a devastating impact on the...

CharityWatch announces a list of legitimate, efficient, and accountable charities involved in efforts to aid and assist victims of...

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Fiscal Sponsorships Need More Accountability

Mar 24, 2025

A fiscal sponsor nonprofit is a public charity that lends its tax-exempt status to organizations conducting charitable programs that are otherwise not tax-exempt. Fiscal sponsors generally also provide services to their fiscally s...

A fiscal sponsor nonprofit is a public charity that lends its tax-exempt status to organizations conducting charitable programs th...

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St. Patrick’s Day: Donate to a Top-Rated Charity

Mar 07, 2025

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from CharityWatch! St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated each year on March 17th. The day honors the anniversary of St. Patrick’s death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious ...

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from CharityWatch! St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated each year on March 17th. The day honors the anniver...

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Celebrate Holi: Donate to a Top-Rated Charity

Mar 05, 2025

Holi is often referred to as the “festival of colors.” It is a lively and joy-filled Hindu celebration. The holiday marks the change from winter to spring and will be celebrated and observed on March 14, 2025. This Holi please...

Holi is often referred to as the “festival of colors.” It is a lively and joy-filled Hindu celebration. The holiday marks the ...

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Happy Ramadan: Donate to a Top-Rated Charity

Feb 21, 2025

CharityWatch wishes you a very happy Ramadan. This year Ramadan is observed beginning on the evening of Friday, February 28th, 2025, and ending at sundown on Saturday, March 29th, 2025. During this time observant Muslims fast from...

CharityWatch wishes you a very happy Ramadan. This year Ramadan is observed beginning on the evening of Friday, February 28th, 202...

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Nonprofits Behind Project 2025 Receive Mixed Ratings

Feb 11, 2025

It is common for U.S. think tanks, irrespective of political affiliation, to propose policy wish lists outlining what they hope will be accomplished by a new administration. The controversial Project 2025, authored by a conservati...

It is common for U.S. think tanks, irrespective of political affiliation, to propose policy wish lists outlining what they hope wi...

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California Wildfires: Updated Top-Rated Charities List

Jan 21, 2025

CharityWatch announces a list of legitimate, efficient, and accountable charities involved in efforts to aid and assist victims of the Greater Los Angeles wildfires. At least 27 people have died as a result of the wildfires that h...

CharityWatch announces a list of legitimate, efficient, and accountable charities involved in efforts to aid and assist victims of...

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Undue Medical Debt (R.I.P. Medical Debt) Charity Rating

Jan 08, 2025

The legal name of Undue Medical Debt, formerly known as R.I.P. Medical Debt, is Medical Debt Resolution. The mission of the charity, founded in 2014, is simply “to end medical debt.” It achieves this by buying medical debt fro...

The legal name of Undue Medical Debt, formerly known as R.I.P. Medical Debt, is Medical Debt Resolution. The mission of the charit...

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Charity Fraud Awareness Week 2024: CharityWatch weighs in

Nov 22, 2024

Charity Fraud Awareness Week is November 25th – 29th.

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This Giving Tuesday CharityWatch is here to help!

Nov 22, 2024

December 3, 2024, is Giving Tuesday

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Kars4Kids Lawsuit & Updated CharityWatch Rating

Nov 18, 2024

CharityWatch recently published our updated rating of Kars4Kids, a popular car donation charity with a catchy jingle and ubiquitous marketing. CharityWatch had been critical of the organization in the past for its advertising, whi...

CharityWatch recently published our updated rating of Kars4Kids, a popular car donation charity with a catchy jingle and ubiquitou...

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International Fraud Awareness Week 2024: Give the Gift of Ch...

Nov 15, 2024

International Fraud Awareness Week is November 17th – November 23rd, 2024.

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These Nonprofits Pay Some Executives Up to $8.1 Million in C...

Nov 05, 2024

CharityWatch’s “A+” to “F” letter grade ratings and financial efficiency ratios take into account how a nonprofit’s employee salaries and other compensation are allocated among program, management & general, and fundr...

CharityWatch’s “A+” to “F” letter grade ratings and financial efficiency ratios take into account how a nonprofit’s e...

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Money, Religion, Politics, and Charities

Nov 04, 2024

With the election upon us it’s no surprise that CharityWatch has been called upon in recent weeks to comment on the use, and sometimes misuse, of charities by political interests. Some have expressed frustration that the governm...

With the election upon us it’s no surprise that CharityWatch has been called upon in recent weeks to comment on the use, and som...

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Donate to a Top-Rated Charity this National Diabetes Awarene...

Nov 01, 2024

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month.

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The Rise of Zombie Philanthropy

Oct 28, 2024

One of the primary functions of philanthropy is to provide for unmet needs in society not already addressed by taxpayer-funded government programs. Donors who contribute to qualified 501(c)(3) public charities and take itemized de...

One of the primary functions of philanthropy is to provide for unmet needs in society not already addressed by taxpayer-funded gov...

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Update: F-Rated Charities Receive Top Ratings & Seals

Oct 25, 2024

F-Rated Charities Receive Top Ratings & Seals CharityWatch has identified many F-rated charities that receive top ratings and seals from other raters; Charity Navigator and Candid, respectively. Charity Name CW Rating Fiscal Ye...

F-Rated Charities Receive Top Ratings & Seals CharityWatch has identified many F-rated charities that receive top ratings and seal...

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Charity Rating: Perkins School For The Blind

Oct 25, 2024

Perkins School For The Blind is Top-Rated by CharityWatch based on our analysis of its fiscal year ended June 30th, 2023 consolidated audited financial statements and the IRS tax Forms 990 of the two legal entities contained there...

Perkins School For The Blind is Top-Rated by CharityWatch based on our analysis of its fiscal year ended June 30th, 2023 consolida...

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Is Childhood Leukemia Foundation a Charity? FTC to Decide.

Oct 23, 2024

CharityWatch has been rating Childhood Leukemia Foundation (CLF) for over 20 years. Over these two decades of analyzing the charity’s IRS Tax Form 990s and audited financial statements we issued it a failing grade, or “F” gr...

CharityWatch has been rating Childhood Leukemia Foundation (CLF) for over 20 years. Over these two decades of analyzing the charit...

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R.I.P. F-Rated Charities

Oct 15, 2024

While it is often easy to find ubiquitous amounts of information online and in marketing materials praising a nonprofit’s good deeds and low overhead costs, negative information warning donors about highly inefficient or unethic...

While it is often easy to find ubiquitous amounts of information online and in marketing materials praising a nonprofit’s good d...

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Find Out Who Funds Political Action Committees

Oct 15, 2024

Political Action Committees (PACs) are tax-exempt nonprofits, but they aren’t charities. There are more than two dozen different types of nonprofits under the IRS tax code, each with their own rules and regulations, so it is imp...

Political Action Committees (PACs) are tax-exempt nonprofits, but they aren’t charities. There are more than two dozen different...

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Donate for Hurricane Milton & Helene Relief

Oct 10, 2024

Forecasters predicted an active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.

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Over $2 Billion in Sexual Abuse Claims Expenses Reported as ...

Oct 07, 2024

When encountering charity ratings pie charts, and program percentages in charity fundraising and marketing materials or elsewhere, donors are encouraged to be cautious and take steps to understand how this information is computed ...

When encountering charity ratings pie charts, and program percentages in charity fundraising and marketing materials or elsewhere,...

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Donate to CharityWatch this DAF DAY: October 10, 2024!

Oct 07, 2024

The first-ever DAF Day is October 10, 2024!

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Hurricane Helene: Donate to a Top-Rated Charity!

Sep 27, 2024

CharityWatch announces a list of legitimate, efficient, and accountable charities involved in efforts to aid and assistance for the people affected by Hurricane Helene. Hurricane Helene formed over the northwestern Caribbean Sea a...

CharityWatch announces a list of legitimate, efficient, and accountable charities involved in efforts to aid and assistance for th...

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Celebrate the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with a donation to a ...

Jul 26, 2024

Celebrate the 2024 Summer Olympics with a donation to a Top-Rated charity.

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Are Donors “UnCharitable” for Asking How Efficiently The...

Jun 18, 2024

Have you ever considered winning the lottery as the best and most effective option for solving your problems? Whether you have $3,000 or $3,000,000 in your bank account, if you use most of your savings to buy lotto tickets, the po...

Have you ever considered winning the lottery as the best and most effective option for solving your problems? Whether you have $3,...

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Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Sues Its Former...

Jun 05, 2024

Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation (BLM GNF), a 501(c)(3) public charity, sued its former fiscal sponsor, Tides Foundation (Tides), for breach of oral contract; fraud in the inducement; negligent misrepresentation; conve...

Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation (BLM GNF), a 501(c)(3) public charity, sued its former fiscal sponsor, Tides Foundati...

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Archewell Foundation: NBC Talks to CharityWatch CEO, Laurie ...

May 16, 2024

Archewell Foundation, the charity of Megan and Harry, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, was issued a “notice of delinquency” by the state of California for allegedly failing to pay its $200 filing fee “after a May 2023 expirat...

Archewell Foundation, the charity of Megan and Harry, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, was issued a “notice of delinquency” by ...

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$1 Million Charity Compensation Packages: 2024 Update

Apr 25, 2024

The list below includes the top three compensation packages of $1 million or more at each nonprofit, and is based on CharityWatch’s most current information as of April 25th, 2024. The Compensation column includes total of bas...

The list below includes the top three compensation packages of $1 million or more at each nonprofit, and is based on CharityWatch�...

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Donate to CharityWatch Through Your Donor Advised Fund (DAF)

Apr 24, 2024

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) offer a convenient way for donors to take a tax deduction for the charitable donations they make today while buying them time to decide which charities are worthy of those donations later. The funds dona...

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) offer a convenient way for donors to take a tax deduction for the charitable donations they make today ...

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The Dark Side of Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

Apr 23, 2024

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) offer a convenient way for donors to take a tax deduction for the charitable donations they make today while buying them time to decide which charities are worthy of those donations later. The funds dona...

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) offer a convenient way for donors to take a tax deduction for the charitable donations they make today ...

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April 2024: Charities Providing Aid in Gaza

Apr 02, 2024

On April 1st, 2024, seven of World Central Kitchen‘s aid workers were tragically killed while providing aid in Gaza. The charity “suspended operations at 68 ‘community kitchens’ it had been operating in Gaza for the last...

On April 1st, 2024, seven of World Central Kitchen‘s aid workers were tragically killed while providing aid in Gaza. The chari...

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2024: Donations Urgently Needed for Sudan

Apr 02, 2024

The people of Sudan need immediate aid and relief.

The people of Sudan need immediate aid and relief. ...

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FEED Foundation CharityWatch Rating

Mar 08, 2024

Spam Calls It came to CharityWatch’s attention that FEED Foundation had been receiving many negative online comments related to what commenters have referred to as “spam” or robo-calls. Upon further investigation by CharityW...

Spam Calls It came to CharityWatch’s attention that FEED Foundation had been receiving many negative online comments related to ...

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Veterans Charities That May Not Need Your $

Feb 08, 2024

High Assets Charities When a charity solicits us for donations, we may reasonably assume that what we give will be used to support the cause, such as programs to help veterans or military personnel, in the near future. This is not...

High Assets Charities When a charity solicits us for donations, we may reasonably assume that what we give will be used to support...

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Is Tunnel To Towers Foundation a Good Charity?

Feb 01, 2024

The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation (Tunnel To Towers) receives an “A+” rating from CharityWatch, our highest score, for spending 93% of its cash expenses on its programs, keeping its overhead spending down to 7% o...

The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation (Tunnel To Towers) receives an “A+” rating from CharityWatch, our highest scor...

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NRA Executive Reaches Settlement With New York Attorney Gene...

Jan 08, 2024

According to a January 5, 2024 press release by New York Attorney General (NY AG) Letitia James, “Attorney General James Announces Settlement with Former NRA [National Rifle Association] Senior Strategist on Eve of Trial.” ...

According to a January 5, 2024 press release by New York Attorney General (NY AG) Letitia James, “Attorney General James Announc...

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You Cannot Rely on the Government to Protect You From Bad Ch...

Nov 13, 2023

Often the public is focused on avoiding outright charity frauds and scams. While this is important, it is critical for donors to understand that even a “legitimate” charity may not have good governance or financial practices o...

Often the public is focused on avoiding outright charity frauds and scams. While this is important, it is critical for donors to u...

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Israel-Hamas War: Top-Rated Charities Providing Humanitarian...

Oct 21, 2023

CharityWatch announces a list of legitimate, efficient, and accountable charities involved in efforts to aid and assist the people of Israel – Palestine during active conflict in the region. On Saturday, October 7th, 2023, Ha...

CharityWatch announces a list of legitimate, efficient, and accountable charities involved in efforts to aid and assist the people...

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Laurie Styron talks to CNBC about how to donate safely to vi...

Oct 11, 2023

CharityWatch CEO and Executive Director, Laurie Styron, talks to CNBC about how to donate safely to victims of the Israel-Gaza conflict. View CharityWatch’s list of Top-Rated charities providing substantial aid in the crisis. ...

CharityWatch CEO and Executive Director, Laurie Styron, talks to CNBC about how to donate safely to victims of the Israel-Gaza con...

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Charity Annual Reports Rebranded as “Impact” Reports

Aug 25, 2023

A message from CharityWatch Executive Director, Laurie Styron…Because no independent charity rater has the unimaginable resources that would be required to independently investigate, verify, measure, and standardize the “impac...

A message from CharityWatch Executive Director, Laurie Styron…Because no independent charity rater has the unimaginable resource...

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Free Speech Concerns Limit Charity Regulation

Aug 18, 2023

Just because a charity is registered and in good standing with the IRS and state regulatory agencies does not guarantee that it will use your donations efficiently or effectively. It is possible for a charity to spend as little as...

Just because a charity is registered and in good standing with the IRS and state regulatory agencies does not guarantee that it wi...

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CharityWatch Fundraising Reduction Notice

Jul 31, 2023

The number one reason why Americans give is because they are asked. Therefore, charities do a lot of asking. If donors stop contributing to organizations that send them paper solicitations too often, charities will have strong eco...

The number one reason why Americans give is because they are asked. Therefore, charities do a lot of asking. If donors stop contri...

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F-Rated Charities Receive Top Ratings & Seals From Nonprofit...

Jun 22, 2023

Millions of donors regularly search online for ratings of charities before making their giving decisions. This makes sense. Most of us have heard horror stories about charity frauds and scams and do not want to fall victim to a s...

Millions of donors regularly search online for ratings of charities before making their giving decisions. This makes sense. Most ...

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Garbage In, Garbage Out: 4 Reasons Why Automated Charity Rat...

Feb 16, 2023

The reliability of the automated charity ratings is only as good as the accuracy, consistency, comparability, and completeness of the reporting. In other words, garbage in, garbage out.. ...

The reliability of the automated charity ratings is only as good as the accuracy, consistency, comparability, and completeness of ...

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Charity Checkout Donations 101

Dec 27, 2022

“If everything’s above board, that store is really just acting like an agent…they’re really just taking your money and then at some point in the future passing it on to the charity,” CharityWatch executive director, Laur...

“If everything’s above board, that store is really just acting like an agent…they’re really just taking your money and the...

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Joint Costs: Avoid This Popular Charity Accounting Trick!

Dec 09, 2022

In nonprofit financial reporting, the funds spent on telemarketing, direct mail, or other solicitation activities that also include an “action step” or “call to action” are referred to as “Joint Costs.” Many charities ...

In nonprofit financial reporting, the funds spent on telemarketing, direct mail, or other solicitation activities that also includ...

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Is This Charity ‘Legit’?

Nov 29, 2022

Is this charity “legit”? Or, more correctly, is this charity “legitimate”? This is one of the most common questions asked by donors. And yet, what a donor defines as a “legit charity” may be vastly different from what ...

Is this charity “legit”? Or, more correctly, is this charity “legitimate”? This is one of the most common questions asked ...

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The New Republic Joins CharityWatch in Warning Donors That N...

Nov 01, 2022

Attempts to computer-automate charity ratings have largely treated automation as an end unto itself, ignoring the complexity and incomparability of the underlying, unaudited financial data, often producing misleading and illogical...

Attempts to computer-automate charity ratings have largely treated automation as an end unto itself, ignoring the complexity and i...

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Jun 08, 2022

Receive CharityWatch’s bi-weekly email newsletter and sign up for a free account where you can save your favorite charities to a list and monitor their CharityWatch ratings, executive salaries, governance benchmarks, and other d...

Receive CharityWatch’s bi-weekly email newsletter and sign up for a free account where you can save your favorite charities to a...

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Charities Helping In The Ukraine Crisis

Feb 25, 2022

Don’t waste your charity donations on scams! Donate to these legitimate and efficient charities aiding those affected by the violence in Ukraine.

Don’t waste your charity donations on scams! Donate to these legitimate and efficient charities aiding those affected by the vio...

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Busting the Myths of “The Overhead Myth”

Oct 21, 2021

Before donating to charity, many donors want to know what portion of their donation the nonprofit will spend on programs versus overhead. And this makes sense. Charities and nonprofit fundraisers often reference two industry-endo...

Before donating to charity, many donors want to know what portion of their donation the nonprofit will spend on programs versus ov...

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10 Tips For Giving in a Crisis

May 09, 2021

You will accomplish more with your donation by giving $100 to a legitimate and highly efficient charity than you will by giving $1,000 to a fraudulent or highly inefficient one. But you must educate yourself on how to do it. Use t...

You will accomplish more with your donation by giving $100 to a legitimate and highly efficient charity than you will by giving $1...

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5 Tips for Avoiding Charity Frauds & Scams

Apr 22, 2021

Your $10 donation to an efficient, effective, and legitimate charity will make a bigger impact in forwarding the cause you want to support than your $1,000 donation to a scammer or highly inefficient nonprofit…

Your $10 donation to an efficient, effective, and legitimate charity will make a bigger impact in forwarding the cause you want to...

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Good Riddance ‘F’ Rated Charities

Jul 16, 2020

(Updated July 2, 2024) CharityWatch analysts collectively spend more than 1,000 hours each year analyzing and reporting on the financial waste and questionable practices we uncover. We warn donors about inefficient charities by p...

(Updated July 2, 2024) CharityWatch analysts collectively spend more than 1,000 hours each year analyzing and reporting on the fin...

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Don’t Be Fooled By Name Rip-off Charity Scams

Jun 15, 2018

How much harm could there really be in confusing the names of two charities? Confusing a poorly-run charity for a well-run charity is one thing, but imagine how disheartening it would be if the entire amount of what you thought wa...

How much harm could there really be in confusing the names of two charities? Confusing a poorly-run charity for a well-run charity...

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