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CharityWatch, founded 25 years ago as the American Institute of Philanthropy (AIP), is America's most independent, assertive charity watchdog. CharityWatch does not merely repeat what a charity reports using simplistic or automated formulas. We dive deep to let you know how efficiently a charity will use your donation to fund the programs you want to support. CharityWatch exposes nonprofit abuses and advocates for your interests as a donor.
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Crowdfunding Popularity Continues to Soar Despite Risks to Donors
Several years ago most people probably had never heard the word crowdfunding Defined as the process of funding a project...
Multiple Names + Exaggerated Programs = Two Related Charities, But Little Help for Vets or Cancer Relief
Veterans and cancer are two of the most popular charitable causes to which Americans direct significant donations While these two...
Costly and Continuous Kars4Kids Ads Disguise Charity's Real Purpose
Described by many as annoying and by SFGate com as the subject of widespread ubiquitous hate the catchy advertising jingle...
Reported Charity Salaries May Not Tell the Full Story
Donors often seek out information on charity executive salaries when considering whether or not to donate to a particular nonprofit...
"CharityWatch has warned in advance of coming scandals at Feed the Children, Central Asia Institute, and Wounded Warrior Project. "
Barrons, 06/18/2016
"That swirl of cash, intense interest in supporting those returning from the wars, and a lack of long-established organizations to serve as models for best practices have conspired to create what...Daniel Borochoff, the president of CharityWatch, called a 'minefield' for potential donors [to veterans charities]."
The New York Times, 11/04/2016