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Tom Brady Charity and Business Interests Scrutinized By CharityWatch

November 18, 2022

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Tom Brady Charity and Business Interests Scrutinized By Char...

Nov 18, 2022

"But in this case, the person who appears to be benefiting from the public goodwill isn't providing significant funding to the organization."

"But in this case, the person who appears to be benefiting from the public goodwill isn't providing significant funding to t...

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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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Beware of Hurricane Ian Crowdfunding Scams

Oct 06, 2022

Criminals target the most vulnerable after disasters. Avoid scams and fake charities...

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Don't Make Millionaires of Disaster Victims

Sep 30, 2022

One particular victim of a disaster can end up with $1 million or more, whereas people in the exact same situation, affected negatively by the exact same tragedy, sometimes receive no help at all......

One particular victim of a disaster can end up with $1 million or more, whereas people in the exact same situation, affected negat...

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CharityWatch Talks to D.C. News Now About Hurricane Ian Givi...

Sep 30, 2022

"One particular victim of a disaster can end up with $1 million or more, whereas people in the exact same situation, affected negatively by the exact same tragedy, sometimes have no help at all," Styron warned......

"One particular victim of a disaster can end up with $1 million or more, whereas people in the exact same situation, affected nega...

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Yom Kippur 2022

Sep 30, 2022

Yom Kippur completes the period known in the Jewish faith as the High Holy Days that begin with Rosh Hashanah.

Yom Kippur completes the period known in the Jewish faith as the High Holy Days that begin with Rosh Hashanah....

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Top-Rated Charities Providing Aid to Victims of Tropical Sto...

Sep 29, 2022

As of Thursday, September 29th, Ian has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm. It continues to barrel across Florida causing epic flooding over east-central areas of the state. ...

As of Thursday, September 29th, Ian has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm. It continues to barrel across Florida causing epic fl...

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Brett Favre's Charitable Foundation Scrutinized Over Grants ...

Sep 29, 2022

Brett Favre's charitable foundation, Favre 4 Hope, is being scrutinized over grants it made over three years to help fund the University of Southern Mississippi's (USM) volleyball facility...

Brett Favre's charitable foundation, Favre 4 Hope, is being scrutinized over grants it made over three years to help fund the Univ...

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Top-Rated Charities Providing Relief for Hurricane Fiona

Sep 23, 2022

On Sunday, September 18, 2022, Hurricane Fiona reached Puerto Rico. As of Thursday, September 22, the Category 4 hurricane is barreling towards Bermuda with winds in excess of 130 mph. ...

On Sunday, September 18, 2022, Hurricane Fiona reached Puerto Rico. As of Thursday, September 22, the Category 4 hurricane is...

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September is Hunger Action Month

Sep 18, 2022

September is Hunger Action month. According to the USDA, more than 34 million people (including 9 million children) in the United States are food insecure.

September is Hunger Action month. According to the USDA, more than 34 million people (including 9 million children) in the United ...

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Legal Battle Ensues Over Control of Black Lives Matter Globa...

Sep 09, 2022

Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation (BLMGNF) was named as a co-defendant in a lawsuit last week, along with one of its leaders, who is accused of "syphoning" millions in donations...

Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation (BLMGNF) was named as a co-defendant in a lawsuit last week, along with one of its le...

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National Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month 2022

Sep 09, 2022

VIDEO: September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness month. CharityWatch Executive Director, Laurie Styron, recommends one Top-Rated charity that donors can consider supporting to help others discover ways to process the ...

VIDEO: September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness month. CharityWatch Executive Director, Laurie Styron, recommends on...

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Devastating Floods in Kentucky: Find Top-Rated Charities Hel...

Aug 03, 2022

On July 28, 2022, nearly one foot of rain fell across Eastern Kentucky and much of Central Appalachia. The deluge of rain quickly flooded already swollen rivers, streams, gullies, and culverts....

On July 28, 2022, nearly one foot of rain fell across Eastern Kentucky and much of Central Appalachia. The deluge of rain qui...

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CharityWatch Needs Your Help

Jun 04, 2022

As the only independent charity watchdog in the United States, CharityWatch needs your help to continue performing our critical role in keeping the nonprofit sector honest...

As the only independent charity watchdog in the United States, CharityWatch needs your help to continue performing our critical ro...

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30 More Years of Keeping Charities Honest

May 23, 2022

Happy Birthday CharityWatch! If you were fortunate enough to grow up with a strong sense of right and wrong, you likely become frustrated as I do by a world that too often seems to reward bad behavior. Scammers and unethical chari...

Happy Birthday CharityWatch! If you were fortunate enough to grow up with a strong sense of right and wrong, you likely become fru...

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Donations Needed For Yemen & Afghanistan

Mar 22, 2022

Let's talk about Yemen and Afghanistan. As relief efforts have been directed to Ukraine, public attention has waned on two of the other worst humanitarian crises in the world. CharityWatch Executive Director, Laurie Styron, encour...

Let's talk about Yemen and Afghanistan. As relief efforts have been directed to Ukraine, public attention has waned on two of the ...

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Taking From The Hungry To Feed The Starving: Crisis in Yemen

Mar 18, 2022

Don't get scammed! Donate to legitimate and efficient charities aiding those affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen. ...

Don't get scammed! Donate to legitimate and efficient charities aiding those affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Y...

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Operation USA Raises Funds To Help Ukrainians In Poland

Mar 14, 2022

Learn about the humanitarian efforts of Operation USA to help Ukrainian refugees in Poland...

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CharityWatch's Coverage of Humanitarian Efforts For Ukraine

Mar 11, 2022

CharityWatch is here to help you identify efficient charities to support that are providing humanitarian aid for Ukraine relief efforts. Read on to choose the best charity for you to donate to.

CharityWatch is here to help you identify efficient charities to support that are providing humanitarian aid for Ukraine relief ef...

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Is CARE USA really Helping Ukrainians? Find Out Here.

Mar 09, 2022

Charities sometimes use disasters and other crises as fundraising opportunities without specific plans for how they will use the donations they raise. CharityWatch asked CARE USA for specifics about what it is doing in Ukrain...

Charities sometimes use disasters and other crises as fundraising opportunities without specific plans for how they will use the d...

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Direct Relief Gives CharityWatch Specifics About Its Humanit...

Mar 09, 2022

CharityWatch is becoming increasingly concerned that some charities are getting in on the fundraising opportunity created by the conflict in Ukraine without a clear idea of how they will spend the donations they receive on relief ...

CharityWatch is becoming increasingly concerned that some charities are getting in on the fundraising opportunity created by the c...

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What Is Catholic Relief Services Doing To Help Ukrainians?

Mar 08, 2022

Is Catholic Relief Services really using your donations to aid Ukrainians right now? CharityWatch asked the hard-hitting questions. Find out here...

Is Catholic Relief Services really using your donations to aid Ukrainians right now? CharityWatch asked the hard-hitting questions...

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Top-Rated Charities Providing Aid In Afghanistan

Mar 07, 2022

Don't waste your charity donations on scams! Donate to these legitimate and efficient charities aiding those affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.

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

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Video: Avoiding Ukraine Charity Scams

Mar 03, 2022

Video: Laurie Styron talks to Patrick Nelson of KOAA5 Colorado about Ukraine charity scams and how to avoid them.

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