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CharityWatch, founded 25 years ago as the American Institute of Philanthropy (AIP), is America's most independent, assertive charity watchdog. CharityWatch does not merely repeat what a charity reports using simplistic or automated formulas. We dive deep to let you know how efficiently a charity will use your donation to fund the programs you want to support. CharityWatch exposes nonprofit abuses and advocates for your interests as a donor.
Detailed information about the charities which earn Top-Rated status from CharityWatch is now available to the public.
WonderWork Co-Founder is No Mr. Wonderful
Brian Mullaney the man who for charities like Smile Train and WonderWork popularized the dubious fundraising advertising claim of to...
Cat Charity Criticized for Straying from Good Governance Practices
Alley Cat Allies 'the global engine of change for cats' according to its website has found itself the target of...
How To Check If a Charity Respects Your Privacy
Before you make a charitable donation do you consider how the charity might make use of your personal information In...
Charity Continues to Deceive Donors In the Name of Fallen Police
Police officers put their lives on the line every day for their communities It is wrong for any organization to...
"CharityWatch has warned in advance of coming scandals at Feed the Children, Central Asia Institute, and Wounded Warrior Project. "
Barrons, 06/18/2016
"Circle of Friends for American Veterans and the Center for American Homeless Veterans, received 'Fs' from CharityWatch, a nonprofit organization that uses an A+ to F scale to rate nonprofits based on their financial transparency and spending habits. 'It's somewhat of a minefield for donors to locate a high-performing veterans charity,' said Daniel Borochoff, president of CharityWatch. "
The Center for Public Integrity, 12/13/2017