Not all charities are equal. Before choosing to donate to an organization, it's wise to research first how your charitable investment will be spent. A good place to look is at an organization's IRS form 990. It's a financial document all nonprofit organizations are required to file with federal and state agencies who monitor charity activity. All the information you need to know about how an organization spends donor contributions can be found easily and quickly. You can view ours here.

There are also a number of online resources to help make the process easier. Charity "watchdogs" like the American Institute of Philanthropy, GuideStar, and the Better Business Bureau, all publish reports on annual charity spending. It's an easy way to check how much an organization spends on its programs versus overhead expenses, and can help you gauge a charity's financial health.

CRI consistently receives exemplary marks from these and other watchdog groups: 

• Four-star rating from Charity Navigator (4 out of 4 stars).
• An "A" grade from the American Institute of Philanthropy--one out of only a handful of cancer charities to receive this distinction, and the only one dedicated to cancer immunology.
• Seal of Accreditation from the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance.

The trust our donors place in us is our most valuable asset. When you give to CRI, you can be sure your charitable investment will be spent wisely and will make the most impact possible in our efforts to conquer cancer.