Charity Articles

Crisis in Sudan: CharityWatch Top-Rated Charities Providing Aid & Assistance in Sudan

September 22, 2023

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Crisis in Sudan: CharityWatch Top-Rated Charities Providing ...

Sep 22, 2023

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

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Thou Shalt Not Be Accountable Is Not a Commandment

Sep 20, 2023

In many cases, charities claiming a religious aspect to their missions are not legally required to publicly disclose information that many other charities must report to the IRS each year....

In many cases, charities claiming a religious aspect to their missions are not legally required to publicly disclose information t...

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a donation to a Top-R...

Sep 15, 2023

This year Hispanic Heritage Month is from Friday, September 15th through Sunday, October 15th. ...

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September Is Hunger Action Month

Sep 15, 2023

September is Hunger Action month. Consider donating to a Top-Rated charity today. ...

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Rosh Hashanah: Happy New Year!

Sep 15, 2023

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is one of Judaism’s holiest days. ...

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Updated List of Top-Rated Libya Flood Disaster Charities

Sep 15, 2023

Don't get scammed! Donate to legitimate and efficient charities aiding victims of the unprecedented flooding in Libya....

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Zakat Foundation of America Provides Aid to Libya Disaster V...

Sep 15, 2023

Zakat Foundation of America is providing emergency relief essentials for families in need, including medical supplies and treatment, hygiene kits, tents, floor mats, and food ready for distribution. ...

Zakat Foundation of America is providing emergency relief essentials for families in need, including medical supplies and tre...

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Unprecedented Flooding in Libya: See Our List of The Best Ch...

Sep 13, 2023

Thousands are feared dead after Storm Daniel brought severe rain to northeastern Libya over the past weekend. ...

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Top-Rated Charities Providing Aid and Assistance for the Vic...

Sep 12, 2023

The earthquake is the strongest and deadliest to strike Morocco in more than 60 years. ...

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September Is National Suicide Prevention Month

Sep 08, 2023

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. ...

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CharityWatch Flags American Constitutional Rights Union as "...

Sep 07, 2023

CharityWatch has assigned American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) a rating of "Not Ratable" at this time based on the charity's fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 IRS Form 990 financial reporting. ...

CharityWatch has assigned American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) a rating of "Not Ratable" at this time based on th...

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Move America Forward: Final Judgment Issued

Sep 05, 2023

A Final Judgment in case #34-2019-00261222 filed with the Superior Court of the State of California County of Sacramento on March 23, 2023 states that the "Defendants shall make payment of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) b...

A Final Judgment in case #34-2019-00261222 filed with the Superior Court of the State of California County of Sacramento on March ...

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Labor Day 2023

Aug 30, 2023

Labor Day 2023 is on Monday, September 4th. CharityWatch encourages donors to make a donation to their favorite CharityWatch Top-Rated charity this Labor Day! ...

Labor Day 2023 is on Monday, September 4th. CharityWatch encourages donors to make a donation to their favorite CharityWatch Top-R...

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GoFundMe Keeps a Percentage of Donations

Aug 29, 2023

Most donors hope that when they make a donation through one of these websites, 100% of what they give will make it to the intended recipient of their gift. But is this a realistic expectation? ...

Most donors hope that when they make a donation through one of these websites, 100% of what they give will make it to the intended...

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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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Top-Rated Charities Providing Relief for the Maui Wildfires

Aug 23, 2023

Over the past week the island of Maui has been devastated by deadly wildfires driven across the island by hurricane force winds. View our list of Top-Rated charities providing aid to victims. ...

Over the past week the island of Maui has been devastated by deadly wildfires driven across the island by hurricane force winds. V...

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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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Back to School 2023!

Aug 17, 2023

CharityWatch invites you to celebrate America’s students and the back-to-school season with a donation to a Top-Rated Child Protection & Sponsorship charity. ...

CharityWatch invites you to celebrate America’s students and the back-to-school season with a donation to a Top-Rated Child Prot...

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Zakat Foundation of America CharityWatch Rating

Aug 07, 2023

Zakat Foundation of America meets CharityWatch's benchmarks for financial efficiency, governance, and transparency based on our analysis of its fiscal 2022 audited financial statements and IRS Tax Form 990. It is a Top-R...

Zakat Foundation of America meets CharityWatch's benchmarks for financial efficiency, governance, and transparency based...

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Gaia-Movement Living Earth's 'Recycling' Program, Debunked!

Aug 01, 2023

CharityWatch has been keeping an eye on Gaia-Movement Living Earth (GAIA), a charity known for its ubiquitous clothing collection boxes, for many years. GAIA consistently reports low overhead and high program spending in its annua...

CharityWatch has been keeping an eye on Gaia-Movement Living Earth (GAIA), a charity known for its ubiquitous clothing collection ...

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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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Muslim Aid USA CharityWatch Rating

Jul 25, 2023

Muslim Aid USA meets CharityWatch's benchmarks for financial efficiency, governance, and transparency based on our analysis of its fiscal 2021 audited financial statements and IRS Tax Form 990. It is a Top-Rated charity ...

Muslim Aid USA meets CharityWatch's benchmarks for financial efficiency, governance, and transparency based on our analy...

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Vietnam Veterans of America's 'Recycling' Program, Debunked!

Jul 21, 2023

Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) reports reasonable overhead and program spending in its annual financial documents, but a closer analysis by CharityWatch reveals a different picture of how efficiently this nonprofit operates.

Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) reports reasonable overhead and program spending in its annual financial documents, but a closer...

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Happy 4th of July from CharityWatch!

Jun 30, 2023

CharityWatch invites you to celebrate Independence Day, July 4th, with a donation to a Top-Rated Veterans & Military charity. ...

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