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.  

Parli Italiano? CharityWatch aiuta il giornalista italiano a indagare su un’organizzazione benefica discutibile

Nov 17, 2023

Laurie Styron, CEO di CharityWatch, aiuta il giornalista italiano a indagare su un'organizzazione benefica discutibile. Leggi l'articolo qui. Guarda il video per saperne di più su CharityWatch.

You Cannot Rely on the Government to Protect You From Bad Charities

Nov 13, 2023

Often the public is focused on avoiding outright charity frauds and scams. While this is important, it is critical for donors to understand that even a “legitimate” charity may not...

Thank You for 20 Years

Oct 5, 2023

October 1st, 2023 marked my 20th year with CharityWatch. I have only been able to continue this work because of you. Thank you. 

Yikes! $1 Million Charity Salaries

Oct 2, 2023

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 October 2nd, 2023. The...

Move America Forward: Final Judgment Issued

Sep 5, 2023

A Final Judgment in case #34-2019-00261222 filed with the Superior Court of the State of California County of Sacramento on March 23, 2023 states that the "Defendants shall make payment...

Labor Day 2023

Aug 30, 2023

Labor Day 2023 is on Monday, September 4th. CharityWatch encourages donors to make a donation to their favorite CharityWatch Top-Rated charity this Labor Day!

GoFundMe Keeps a Percentage of Donations

Aug 29, 2023

Most donors hope that when they make a donation through one of these websites, 100% of what they give will make it to the intended recipient of their gift. But...

Free Speech Concerns Limit Charity Regulation

Aug 18, 2023

Just because a charity is registered and in good standing with the IRS and state regulatory agencies does not guarantee that it will use your donations efficiently or effectively. It...

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...

F-Rated Charities Receive Top Ratings & Seals From Nonprofit Trade Associations

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...

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...