Happy Diwali!

Oct 20, 2025

As millions across the world light diyas and lanterns to celebrate the Festival of Lights, Diwali reminds us that even the smallest flame can dispel the deepest darkness. It is...

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Donate to Top-Rated RAINN

Oct 10, 2025

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time set aside to raise awareness about domestic abuse. Congress officially declared the month of October to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month in...

Choose Top-Rated Charities This National DAF Day

Oct 8, 2025

National DAF Day (October 9, 2025) is a great moment to move dollars from intention into action. If you have a donor-advised fund (DAF), consider recommending grants to charities that...

A Few Giving Tips & 5 Steps for Informed Giving

Sep 19, 2025

CharityWatch CEO, Laurie Styron, was recently interviewed by the Minnesota Star Tribune about things to avoid when making your giving decisions this year. “‘Gaining a basic understanding of just how...

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: Donate to a Top-Rated Charity

Sep 12, 2025

Hispanic Heritage Month is a yearly celebration of the history and culture of U.S Latino and Hispanic communities. This year it is observed from Monday, September 15th, through Wednesday, October 15th, encompassing a...

Back to School Time: Educate to Donate Wisely!

Sep 2, 2025

It’s back to school time across the country. Now is a great time to educate young, aspiring philanthropists on the importance of wise giving. CharityWatch is here to help young...

This Labor Day Donate to a Top-Rated Charity

Aug 26, 2025

Labor Day is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September, this year falling on September 1st. The holiday was created in the 19th century to celebrate the achievements of...

Sudan Is Starving Too: The World’s Forgotten Famine

Aug 4, 2025

While international attention is focused heavily on the conflict and famine in the Gaza Strip, the famine in Sudan remains just as dire. Since the outbreak of civil war in...

Famine in Gaza: How to Help Now

Jul 29, 2025

The Gaza Strip is experiencing a humanitarian catastrophe with over 2 million people facing days without food and mounting reports of starvation-related deaths, including young children and infants. Food prices have...

Follow CharityWatch on LinkedIn

Jul 21, 2025

Following CharityWatch on LinkedIn is a smart way to stay informed and empowered as a donor, nonprofit professional, journalist, or advocate for transparency in the charitable sector. Our LinkedIn page...

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,...