October 1st, 2023 marked my 20th year with CharityWatch. I have only been able to continue this work because of you. Thank you.
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...
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 is on Monday, September 4th. CharityWatch encourages donors to make a donation to their favorite CharityWatch Top-Rated charity this Labor Day!
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“‘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...
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...
"Giving makes people feel good," says Kay Bransford, the daughter and caregiver of a generous donor who received "over 200 pieces of mail" from charities per month asking for donations.
