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Celebrate the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with a Donation to a Top-Rated Charity

July 26, 2024

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CharityWatch Drops Rating of Beau Biden Foundation for The P...

Feb 29, 2024

CharityWatch is unable to provide a rating for Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children based on its fiscal year ended 12/31/2022 due to the charity's small size. CharityWatch's inability to provide a rating for t...

CharityWatch is unable to provide a rating for Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children based on its fiscal year ended...

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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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President's Day is a Great Day to Donate to a Top-Rated Char...

Feb 16, 2024

Happy President’s Day from CharityWatch!

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This Valentine's Day Give a CharityWatch Account!

Feb 09, 2024

Happy Valentine’s Day from CharityWatch!

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Veterans Charities That May Not Need Your $

Feb 08, 2024

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

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

Feb 06, 2024

Happy Lunar New Year from CharityWatch!

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Archewell Foundation: CharityWatch Rating

Feb 02, 2024

CharityWatch CEO and Executive Director, Laurie Styron, spoke with USA Today about Archewell Foundation, the charity of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex....

CharityWatch CEO and Executive Director, Laurie Styron, spoke with USA Today about Archewell Foundation, the charity of ...

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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 ...

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

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Celebrate and Honor Black History Month with a donation to a...

Jan 29, 2024

February is Black History Month.

February is Black History Month....

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Remembering and honoring Martin Luther King Jr. 2024

Jan 15, 2024

On Monday, January 15, 2024, we celebrate the life and work of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In honor of this holiday, those who wish to donate to a charity can view CharityWatch's list of Top-Rated ...

On Monday, January 15, 2024, we celebrate the life and work of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In honor of...

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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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CharityWatch Report: National Rifle Association Executive Wa...

Jan 06, 2024

On Saturday, January 6, 2024, Executive Vice President of the National Rifle Association of America (NRA), Wayne LaPierre, announced his resignation as chief executive of the organization, effective January 31, 2024, according to ...

On Saturday, January 6, 2024, Executive Vice President of the National Rifle Association of America (NRA), Wayne LaPierre, announc...

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Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary Charity Rating

Jan 05, 2024

CharityWatch recently released our updated rating of National Foundation for Rescued Animals, dba Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary (Tiger Creek). The stated mission of this Texas charity, founded in 1996, is “to provide a safe ...

CharityWatch recently released our updated rating of National Foundation for Rescued Animals, dba Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuar...

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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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CharityWatch Offers Tips for How to Avoid Charity Scams Duri...

Dec 27, 2023

Holidays are an important time of year for many charities, but not all charities are built the same. It is imperative for donors to be proactive in researching charities before donating to ensure their donations will be put to goo...

Holidays are an important time of year for many charities, but not all charities are built the same. It is imperative for donors t...

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$400k GoFundMe Charity Scam: CharityWatch Weighs In

Dec 26, 2023

In 2017 a GoFundMe campaign was launched to help a homeless veteran, Johnny Bobbitt, after he supposedly used his last $20 to assist a stranded motorist. The campaign, initiated by Kate McClure and Mark D'Amico, garnered widesprea...

In 2017 a GoFundMe campaign was launched to help a homeless veteran, Johnny Bobbitt, after he supposedly used his last $20 to assi...

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Happy Holidays! Give the Gift of Wise Giving!

Dec 22, 2023

Happy Holidays from CharityWatch!

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Kwanzaa 2023: Give Wisely this Holiday Season!

Dec 19, 2023

CharityWatch wishes you and yours a very happy Kwanzaa!

CharityWatch wishes you and yours a very happy Kwanzaa! ...

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How the Telemarketing Sales Rule Affects Donors Who Give to ...

Dec 18, 2023

Charity telemarketing calls are difficult to avoid, and just as difficult to navigate if you answer one unintentionally. CharityWatch has long warned donors that donating in response to such calls will most likely result in very l...

Charity telemarketing calls are difficult to avoid, and just as difficult to navigate if you answer one unintentionally. CharityWa...

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Merry Christmas from CharityWatch!

Dec 18, 2023

Merry Christmas 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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Can I get a refund of my donation to a charity?

Dec 08, 2023

CharityWatch CEO, Laurie Styron, says most donors are out of luck when seeking to have their donations refunded....

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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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One Tactic Used by Charity Telemarketers to Confuse Donors

Dec 06, 2023

CharityWatch CEO, Laurie Styron, speaks with Marketplace about how to avoid charity telemarketing scams and other forms of ineffective giving. ...

CharityWatch CEO, Laurie Styron, speaks with Marketplace about how to avoid charity telemarketing scams and other forms of ineffec...

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