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Celebrate Passover: Donate to a Top-Rated Jewish & Israel Charity

April 19, 2024

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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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“Nonprofits Might Game the System,” Economics Professor ...

Jun 27, 2023

"Charity Navigator Stars Can Boost Donations -- but Nonprofits Might Game the System."

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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 ...

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

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Celebrate Summer 2023 with a donation to a CharityWatch Top-...

Jun 19, 2023

Happy Summer 2023 from CharityWatch! In celebration of summer why not consider a donation to a CharityWatch Top-Rated Housing & Housing Equity charity or a Hunger & Food Policy charity. ...

Happy Summer 2023 from CharityWatch! In celebration of summer why not consider a donation to a CharityWatch Top-Rated Housing &...

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In Honor of Juneteenth Consider a Donation to a Top-Rated Bl...

Jun 16, 2023

In honor of Juneteenth, why not consider a donation to a CharityWatch Top-Rated charity....

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Happy Father's Day from CharityWatch!

Jun 15, 2023

In honor and celebration of Father’s Day, why not consider a donation to a CharityWatch Top-Rated charity....

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The Right Amount of Skepticism Yields Greater Impact

Jun 10, 2023

This default setting is a beautiful aspect of the human condition that unfortunately also puts us at risk of being manipulated by people and organizations that may not have our best interests in mind....

This default setting is a beautiful aspect of the human condition that unfortunately also puts us at risk of being manipulated by ...

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Celebrate Flag Day 2023 with a Donation to a CharityWatch To...

Jun 08, 2023

June 14th is Flag Day 2023. Check out a CharityWatch Top-Rated Veterans & Military charity to help you give wisely. ...

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June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month!

May 30, 2023

In honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month 2023, CharityWatch announces our list of Top-Rated LGBTQ+ charities....

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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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Precautions When Giving Store Check Out Donations

May 23, 2023

“‘Instead of waiting to be asked for a donation, go out there and find the causes that are important to you and then make a gift once you have taken the time to vet a particular organization,’ Styron said.”...

“‘Instead of waiting to be asked for a donation, go out there and find the causes that are important to you and then...

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Celebrate and Honor Memorial Day 2023 with a Donation to a C...

May 22, 2023

Monday, May 29th is Memorial Day 2023. Check out a CharityWatch Top-Rated Veterans & Military charity and know that you are giving wisely. ...

Monday, May 29th is Memorial Day 2023. Check out a CharityWatch Top-Rated Veterans & Military charity and know that you are gi...

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May is AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) Heritage Month

May 12, 2023

May is AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Heritage Month. ...

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Donate to a Top-Rated ...

May 11, 2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Check out a CharityWatch Top-Rated Mental Health charity and know that you are giving wisely....

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Check out a CharityWatch Top-Rated Mental Health charity and know that you are giving wisely...

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Happy Mother's Day from CharityWatch!

May 08, 2023

In honor and celebration of the special mother in your life, consider a donation to a CharityWatch Top-Rated charity. ...

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Best wishes from CharityWatch for Vesak Day!

May 02, 2023

Consider donating to a Top-Rated charity on this Buddhist holiday. Vesak Day, the Day of the Full Moon in the month of May, is the most sacred day to millions of Buddhists around the world. ...

Consider donating to a Top-Rated charity on this Buddhist holiday. Vesak Day, the Day of the Full Moon in the month of May, is the...

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Cinco de Mayo: Celebrate with a Donation to a Top-Rated Hisp...

Apr 28, 2023

Find a Top-Rated Hispanic & Latin American charity to donate to for Cinco de Mayo, a holiday that celebrates Mexican culture and heritage. ...

Find a Top-Rated Hispanic & Latin American charity to donate to for Cinco de Mayo, a holiday that celebrates Mexican culture a...

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Brad Pitt Helped Hurricane Katrina Victims, Then He Was Sued

Apr 20, 2023

Actor Brad Pitt was one of the “original benefactors,” according to the article, which stated that “Owners of faulty homes built by the star’s Make It Right Foundation in New Orleans were relieved when charity Global Green...

Actor Brad Pitt was one of the “original benefactors,” according to the article, which stated that “Owners of faulty homes b...

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Celebrate Earth Day 2023 with a donation to a Top-Rated Envi...

Apr 19, 2023

View Ratings of Environmental Charities. The first Earth Day was held in the United States on the first day of spring in March 1970 and is now celebrated on April 22nd of each year by at least 1 billion people in over 19...

View Ratings of Environmental Charities. The first Earth Day was held in the United States on the first day of spring in...

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