Tax Changes Impacting Your Charitable Giving Deductions Starting in 2026

Jul 14, 2025

The July 2025 federal tax package introduces significant shifts in charitable giving incentives, with wide-ranging implications for donors and nonprofits alike. Here is what you need to know about how...

Charity Supporting Israel Defense Forces Faces Internal Crisis

Jul 9, 2025

An internal crisis has erupted at Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF), a prominent U.S.-based charity that raised an extraordinary $272 million in 2023 in support of its mission and...

Top-Rated Charities Providing Aid for the Central Texas Flooding Victims

Jul 8, 2025

CharityWatch announces a list of legitimate, efficient, and accountable charities involved in efforts to aid and assist victims of the July 4th central Texas flooding catastrophe. As of July 8th,...

Celebrate Summer: Donate to a Top-Rated Charity

Jul 7, 2025

Summer 2025 is in full swing! CharityWatch wishes you and yours a festive, fun, and safe summer 2025! We all enjoy the beaches, parks, concerts, and other outdoor activities thanks to...

Independence Day 2025: Donate to a Top-Rated Charity

Jun 26, 2025

Independence Day is celebrated each year on July 4th and has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941. The tradition of the July 4th holiday goes back...

Material Weaknesses & Significant Deficiencies at Astraea Lesbian Foundation For Justice

Jun 25, 2025

CharityWatch has issued Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice (Astraea Foundation) a “?” rating for its fiscal year ended 06/30/2024 due to our specific concerns related to its independent auditors’ “Schedule...

Is Gay Men’s Health Crisis in Financial Crisis?

Jun 24, 2025

This year marked the 40th anniversary of AIDS Walk New York, an annual fundraiser benefitting Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC) and other HIV service providers. Last month’s event coincided with...

Donate to a Top-Rated Charity this Flag Day

Jun 9, 2025

In honor and celebration of Flag Day and America’s stars and stripes, CharityWatch invites donors to check out our Top-Rated Consumer Protection & Legal Aid charity list and make more...

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo: Donate to a Top-Rated Charity

May 2, 2025

Cinco de Mayo is the holiday that commemorates the date the Mexican army defeated France at the Battle of Pueblo during the Franco-Mexican War. It is a popular misconception that...

Earth Day: Give to a Top-Rated Charity

Apr 16, 2025

Earth Day is an annual event observed on April 22nd to show support for environmental protection. In 1969 at a UNESCO Conference in California, peace activist John McConnell proposed observing...

Folds of Honor Foundation Does Not Spend 91% of Donations on Direct Scholarships

Apr 14, 2025

On the home page of its website, Folds of Honor Foundation claims that “91% of donated funds go directly to scholarships.” CharityWatch recently spoke with Jack Lemnus of USA Today’s...

Easter Greetings: Donate to a Top-Rated Charity

Apr 7, 2025

Happy Easter from CharityWatch! Do you know which causes are important to you but aren’t sure which charities working in those causes will use your donations efficiently? CharityWatch is here to help! Below...