CharityWatch Blog

CharityWatch CEO Weighs In on Nonprofit Oversight Failures at Comunidades

Oct 9, 2026

Para la versión en español de esta historia, haz clic aquí. An October 7, 2026, Columbia Gorge News investigation, “Turmoil at Comunidades, a prominent Latino-focused nonprofit,” raises serious concerns about financial...

CharityWatch CEO Weighs In on Election Misinformation and Nonprofit Fundraising

Oct 9, 2026

An October 8, 2026, CalMatters investigation, “How election deniers are using public records to sow doubt in California,” examines how organizations and activists are using public records requests to promote...

This DAF Day, Support the Charities You Love & The Watchdog That Protects You

Oct 8, 2026

Today is DAF Day, a national day of giving that encourages people with donor-advised funds (DAFs) to put their charitable dollars to work. At CharityWatch, we’re asking you to consider...

Cornell, Alleged Gang Rape, and the Public Trust Behind Nonprofit Universities

Sep 28, 2026

A former Cornell University student has filed a civil lawsuit alleging that seven fraternity members drugged and sexually assaulted her over several hours at a fraternity house in October 2024....

Islamic Relief USA Changes Its Name to IDEA Following Split From International Affiliate

Sep 27, 2026

Islamic Relief USA has changed its name to Islamic Development & Empowerment in America (IDEA) following a significant change in its longstanding relationship with UK-based Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) and...

When Your Charity Dollars Go Overseas, Can You Follow the Money?

Sep 24, 2026

An earthquake devastates a community. A hurricane leaves thousands of families without homes. War forces people to flee with little more than what they can carry. Or you see a...

Does That Charity Rating Measure What You Think It Measures?

Sep 24, 2026

You want to help people facing hunger, provide medical care overseas, protect animals, support veterans, or respond to a humanitarian crisis. Before donating, you do what donors are increasingly encouraged...

Former Southern Poverty Law Center Official Arrested as Federal Fraud Case Expands

Sep 23, 2026

A former senior official of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has been charged with federal crimes in an expanding criminal case involving the charity’s alleged use of donor funds...

Can You Follow Your Donation? A Case Study in Why Congress Is Considering Reforms to Charity Tax Filings

Sep 22, 2026

Following the money is one of the most basic principles of charity accountability. But current IRS reporting rules do not always allow donors, journalists, regulators, and watchdog organizations to see...

Nepal Flash Flood: Top-Rated Charities Providing Relief

Aug 27, 2026

NOTE: This article was updated with new fatality figures on September 22nd, 2026. A catastrophic flash flood devastated communities along the Nepal-Tibet border last month, killing at least 1,400 people...

Colombia Earthquake: Top-Rated Charities Providing Aid

Aug 26, 2026

CharityWatch announces a list of legitimate, efficient, and accountable charities providing emergency relief and humanitarian assistance to victims of the devastating earthquake in Colombia. On August 10, 2026, a powerful...

Baltimore Nonprofit Shuts Down With $224,000 Still Unaccounted for in Public Filings

Aug 18, 2026

A Baltimore nonprofit that received hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxpayer-backed funding has ceased operations, yet the public record does not yet show what happened to more than $224,000...