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...

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...

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...

Problematic “Giving Tuesday” Charities

Nov 24, 2025

This Giving Tuesday, many charities and other types of organizations will flood your inbox and social media feeds with emotional appeals. Some of them, however, may not be worthy of...

Celebrate Thanksgiving & Giving Tuesday: Donate to a Top-Rated Charity

Nov 20, 2025

Happy Thanksgiving from CharityWatch! As you prepare for Giving Tuesday, consider the best charities to donate to by viewing our Top-Rated list.   Helpful Resources Top-Rated Charities LIST CharityWatch BLOG CharityWatch DONATING TIPS LEARN...

There “Ain’t No Free Lunch” When Donating Online

Nov 10, 2025

As the holiday giving season approaches, many Americans are preparing to support their favorite causes online. Online giving has grown rapidly, making up roughly one-third of the $3.6 billion raised...

New DOJ Investigation Into Black Lives Matter

Oct 31, 2025

According to an October 30th, 2025 article published by the Associated Press, the U.S. Department of Justice has opened a federal investigation into the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation...