CharityWatch Blog

Oversight Gaps Over Executive Pay at Taxpayer-Funded Nonprofit

Jan 9, 2026

Recent reporting on the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund (BCYF), a nonprofit that receives tens of millions in guaranteed Baltimore City taxpayer dollars, highlights ongoing concerns about transparency, accountability, and...

NPR Interview: CharityWatch on Scams, Crowdfunding, and Bad Charities

Jan 8, 2026

If you want your donations to make an impact, being cautious when choosing charities is imperative. CharityWatch CEO, Laurie Styron, speaks with WBUR’s Robin Young (NPR Boston) about common tricks...

Travis Kelce’s Foundation Under Scrutiny: What Donors Should Know

Jan 6, 2026

Recent reporting on the Eighty-Seven and Running Foundation, the charity associated with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, underscores an important truth: public visibility and good intentions do not...

Donors Face Risks Long After the Holiday Season Ends

Jan 6, 2026

Now that the year-end giving rush has passed, it may be tempting to let your guard down when it comes to charitable donations. While the holidays are the busiest time...

The Giving Grinch: How Bad Data Steals Your Donations

Dec 17, 2025

A message from CharityWatch CEO & Executive Director, Laurie Styron Your charitable dollars are investments. They may not produce financial returns for you personally, but they carry the same expectations...

This Hanukkah Donate to a Top-Rated Charity

Dec 14, 2025

Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is observed for eight days and eight nights. It begins on the evening of December 14th and ends on December 22nd. CharityWatch invites those celebrating...

Executive Director of Black Lives Matter OKC Charged With Wire Fraud and Money Laundering

Dec 13, 2025

The U.S. Department of Justice announced that Tashella Sheri Amore Dickerson, Executive Director of Black Lives Matter Oklahoma City (BLM OKC), has been indicted by a federal grand jury on...

Kars4Kids and Oorah Face New Class-Action Lawsuit Alleging Donor Deception

Dec 12, 2025

A new federal class-action lawsuit filed in the Northern District of California accuses Kars4Kids, Inc. and its related charity, Oorah, Inc., of operating a misleading vehicle-donation program that misrepresents how...

CharityWatch Investigation: Millions Paid to Family-Owned Company Raises Concerns at Wreaths Across America

Dec 8, 2025

On December 13, 2025, Wreaths Across America will once again blanket Arlington National Cemetery and thousands of participating locations nationwide with donated wreaths. It is a deeply symbolic tradition embraced...

Media Matters vs. X Lawsuit: What the Legal Battle Means for Watchdogs and Donor Privacy

Dec 5, 2025

In November 2023, X Corp., the social media company now owned by Elon Musk, filed a defamation and business-interference lawsuit against Media Matters for America and two of its employees....

The Dells Contribute $6.25 Billion to “Trump Accounts.” Hype or Helpful?

Dec 3, 2025

The announcement that Michael and Susan Dell will contribute $6.25 billion to help fund new “Trump Accounts” for children has received significant attention in the philanthropy world and beyond. While...

CharityWatch Needs You This Giving Tuesday

Dec 1, 2025

This Giving Tuesday, billions of dollars will be donated within a 24-hour period. Unfortunately, much of that generosity will be diverted to inefficient, opaque, or even deceptive charities. What’s worse...