EIN 13-4148824

Charity Navigator

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
48
Year formed
2000
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Charity Navigator democratizes philanthropy. Its mission is to make impactful giving easier for all by providing accessible information, ratings, and tools for donors and presenting charities with information that helps them operate more effectively. Since 2001, Charity Navigator has been empowering millions of donors by providing free access to data, tools, and resources to guide philanthropic decision-making. Our ratings provide valuable insights into charity performance to help donors make informed decisions.
Total revenues
$4,237,155
2023
Total expenses
$8,354,061
2023
Total assets
$9,521,081
2023
Num. employees
48
2023

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.

Who funds Charity Navigator

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Alpha Phi FoundationLeadership Training$1,466,970
Tides FoundationHealthy Individuals and Communities$1,129,575
Tides FoundationHealthy Individuals and Communities$1,129,575
...and 284 more grants received totalling $9,849,752

Personnel at Charity Navigator

NameTitleCompensation
Michael ThatcherPresident and Chief Executive Officer$315,632
Jeanette ShutayChief Digital Transformation Officer$72,963
Nancy SadekChief Administrative Officer$133,574
Kevin ScallyChief Relationship Officer$209,208
Laura AndesChief Program Officer$152,331
...and 17 more key personnel

Financials for Charity Navigator

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,488,989
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$139,002
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-1,404,508
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$13,672
Total revenues$4,237,155

Form 990s for Charity Navigator

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-12-22990View PDF
2022-062022-12-21990View PDF
2021-062021-12-23990View PDF
2020-062021-04-05990View PDF
2019-062020-01-16990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like Charity Navigator

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Heroes for ChildrenPlano, TX$1,148,019
Families of Children Under StressAtlanta, GA$1,075,289
Chai4everLakewood, NJ$3,897,389
Hospice Foundation of AmericaWashington, DC$1,379,891
CFK AfricaChapel Hill, NC$1,060,067
Guide Dog Foundation for the BlindSmithtown, NY$11,578,635
Pinky Swear FoundationEdina, MN$4,591,882
Camp KesemCovina, CA$8,721,985
Encourage Kids FoundationNew York, NY$1,851,193
The AOPA FoundationFrederick, MD$13,265,332
Data update history
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 69 new grant, including a grant for $1,466,970 from Alpha Phi Foundation
June 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2023
June 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 20, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 5 new vendors, including , , , , and
May 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersHuman service organizationsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Conducts researchNational levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
299 Market St Suite 250
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
Bergen County, NJ
Website URL
charitynavigator.org/ 
Phone
(201) 818-1288
IRS details
EIN
13-4148824
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2000
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P00: Human Services: General
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
132173
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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