Accountability

$1 Million Charity Compensation Packages: 2024 Update

April 25, 2024

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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 ba...

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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Jury Deliberates in NRA Trial. CharityWatch Issues Updated C...

Feb 22, 2024

“The longtime head [Wayne LaPierre] of National Rifle Association operated as the ‘King of the NRA,’ spending lavishly on himself, punishing dissent and showering allies with country club memberships and no-show contracts, a...

“The longtime head [Wayne LaPierre] of National Rifle Association operated as the ‘King of the NRA,’ spending lavishly on hi...

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Celebrate Lunar New Year by Donating to a Top-Rated Charity

Feb 06, 2024

Happy Lunar New Year from CharityWatch!

Happy Lunar New Year from CharityWatch! ...

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Happy 2024 from CharityWatch!

Dec 28, 2023

CharityWatch wishes you and yours a very Happy New Year. ...

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Happy Holidays! Give the Gift of Wise Giving!

Dec 22, 2023

Happy Holidays from CharityWatch!

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Wreaths Across America Paid Over $20 Million to a Company Ow...

Dec 15, 2023

While honoring our nation’s veterans in this way may be a worthy cause, CharityWatch and The Military Times are raising serious questions about who may benefit most from this effort given that the vast majority of the charity’...

While honoring our nation’s veterans in this way may be a worthy cause, CharityWatch and The Military Times are raising serious ...

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Boys Town Scrutinized by CharityWatch and Others for High Fu...

Dec 07, 2023

CharityWatch CEO and Executive Director, Laurie Styron, speaks with the Des Moines Register about Boys Town and the charity's fundraising efficiency. ...

CharityWatch CEO and Executive Director, Laurie Styron, speaks with the Des Moines Register about Boys Town and the charity's fund...

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Happy ThanksGiving 2023 from CharityWatch

Nov 21, 2023

A very happy Thanksgiving 2023 from CharityWatch! As you prepare for Giving Tuesday, consider the best charities to donate to by viewing our Top-Rated list. ...

A very happy Thanksgiving 2023 from CharityWatch! As you prepare for Giving Tuesday, consider the best charities to donate to by v...

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Giving Tuesday 2023

Nov 20, 2023

Giving Tuesday is November 28, 2023. View Top-Rated charities and learn how to avoid charity frauds and scams.

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Fundraisers Ordered to Pay $18.8 Million and Banned from Sol...

Oct 18, 2023

Donors who have been misled or harassed by charity telemarketers know how insidious some telephone fundraisers can be. In a signal that the regulators know it, too, the Federal Trade Commission has ordered...

Donors who have been misled or harassed by charity telemarketers know how insidious some telephone fundraisers can be. In a signal...

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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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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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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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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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Charity Rating for Invisible People

May 23, 2023

CharityWatch asked Invisible People questions about its financial reporting. As of May 22, 2023 the charity has not responded to our inquiries.

CharityWatch asked Invisible People questions about its financial reporting. As of May 22, 2023 the charity has not responded to o...

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Sean Penn's Charity, CORE, Described as "a Money Mess"

Apr 04, 2023

Sean Penn’s charity, Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE), “has been accused of widespread financial mismanagement and failing to address allegations of sexual harassment,” including “failing to put in place adequate a...

Sean Penn’s charity, Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE), “has been accused of widespread financial mismanagement and fai...

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AARP's Perfect Scam Podcast: A Case Study With Laurie Styron

Mar 22, 2023

"Giving makes people feel good," says Kay Bransford, the daughter and caregiver of a generous donor who received "over 200 pieces of mail" from charities per month asking for donations.

"Giving makes people feel good," says Kay Bransford, the daughter and caregiver of a generous donor who received "over 200 pieces ...

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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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NFL Athletes & Their Charities: A Losing Game?

Feb 08, 2023

"So, you're an athlete. You're probably at the peak of your career, many of you. Do you have the time and energy to provide oversight of a nonprofit organization? Probably not," Styron says in her interview with Wolf. ...

"So, you're an athlete. You're probably at the peak of your career, many of you. Do you have the time and energy to provide oversi...

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Chasing M's Foundation, A Case of Crowdfunding Gone Wrong?

Feb 08, 2023

The problem? “None of the donations are tax deductible,” according to reporting by investigative journalist Jason Wolf forThe Arizona Republic. "The GoFundMe...was tied to Chasing Millions, LLC, which houses his for-profit clo...

The problem? “None of the donations are tax deductible,” according to reporting by investigative journalist Jason Wolf forThe ...

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Charity Tax Deduction Tips 2022

Dec 27, 2022

Many generous people regularly donate to the causes they believe in irrespective of any potential tax benefits. Take advantage of tax deductions if you can and give generously if you are able....

Many generous people regularly donate to the causes they believe in irrespective of any potential tax benefits. Take advantage of ...

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Crowdfunding: The Wild West of Charitable Giving

Nov 24, 2022

"...[C]rowdfunding campaigns [are] the 'Wild West of charity fundraising... Good intentions mixed with hubris is a dangerous combination,' Styron said." Crowdfunding: Don't Rely on the Wisdom of the Crowd. ...

"...[C]rowdfunding campaigns [are] the 'Wild West of charity fundraising... Good intentions mixed with hubris is a dangerous combi...

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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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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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