Program areas at Charity Navigator
Charity ratings - Charity Navigator (the organization) was established in 2000. For over 20 years, it has promoted informed philanthropy, providing donors with free unbiased ratings, tools, and resources to find and support charities that align with their passions and values.through its website (www.charitynavigator.org), the organization maintains a database of all 1.6 million u.s. Registered nonprofits. Charity Navigator achieves its mission of making impactful giving easier for all by evaluating charities, shining a light on the cost-effectiveness of their programs, and reviewing overall organizational health. As of june 30, 2023, there are more than 200,000 rated charities with assessments on accountability & finance (208,156), culture & community (23,781), leadership & adaptability (9,887), and impact & results (1,654). In addition to ratings, the organization issues alerts for reported and confirmed Charity misconduct, creates and maintains topical "give now" lists for world events, and facilitates donations through its giving basket, with more than $45,000,000 donated to 27,000+ charities during the year ended on june 30, 2023.like the nonprofits we rate, we're a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, too. We don't charge the organizations we evaluate, ensuring our ratings remain objective. In turn, we depend on the generosity of individuals, foundations, and corporations to fund our programs.