You’re on the Case! Help CharityWatch Investigate ‘?’ Charities

Dec 4, 2020

Wise donors like you turn to CharityWatch for ratings and quality reporting on wrongdoing in the nonprofit sector because you know we aren’t afraid to name names and hold charities accountable to their donors....

Donor Alert: ‘ACLJ’ Is Two Charities Dominated by One Family

Jul 19, 2017

Christian Advocates Serving Evangelism (CASE), which according to its mission “is specifically dedicated to the ideal that religious freedom and freedom of speech are inalienable, God given rights,” raised over $51...

Lack of Disclosure Makes Giving to Televangelists a Risky Business

Apr 1, 2014

Large religious TV networks that repeatedly ask you for charitable donations are allowed to hide how they spend your dollars. If you want to know if your donation is used...

Separation of Church and State Should not Separate Donors from Information

Mar 21, 2012

Donors beware! Charities that claim a religious aspect to their mission may not be legally required to publicly disclose how they are spending your donations. Religious charities that distribute solicitations...

Taxpayers Pay for Televangelists’ Lavish Lifestyles Churches Damaged by Lack of Oversight and Disclosures

Apr 1, 2011

Private jets. Million dollar vacation homes. Luxury cars. If the CEO of your favorite charity was enjoying these perks, you would probably be outraged and never donate to it again....

Charity Network Inflates Efficiency and Reduces Accountability

Aug 1, 2009

In May of 2009, The Arizona Republic reported on its yearlong investigation of activities between the Don Stewart Association, a Phoenix-based televangelism ministry, and its affiliated secular charities...