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A charity rating and evaluation service to help donors make informed decisions. Publishes the Charity Rating Guide and Watchdog Report which grades organizations according to percent of revenues spent on charitable programs, cost to raise $100, and years of available assets.
Click here to access the American Institute of Philanthropy.
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance's primary purpose is to educate donors. While the Alliance does not recommend one charity over another, it sets standards for charitable solicitations, as well as collects and provides information on how well organizations meet these standards.
America's largest independent charity evaluator provides free ratings on the financial health, accountability, and transparency of thousands of non-profits. Also has a free monthly e-newsletter.
Click her to access Charity Navigator.
Guidestar provides the 990s/tax returns for more than 600,000 non-profits and charities. They also provide information on financial ratios and indicators in the areas of programs, fundraising, contribution and grants, debt and savings.
A searchable database which includes all non-profits registered as charities with the IRS.
Click here to access the IRS Database.
A reporting and advisory service about national and international fund-raising and non-profit organizations that solicit contributions from the public. They rate organizations according to criteria related to Board governance, organizational purpose, consistency of programs, accurate promotional information, financial support and related activities including use of funds, reporting and accountability.
Click here to access the National Charites Information Bureau.
This resource provides various e-newsletters you may subscribe to for information.
Both Charity Navigator and Guide Star offer free e-newsletters; subscribe through their sites. There are links to these sites in or Grantee information section.
A daily e-newsletter connecting non-profits, issues and donors. Some articles require a paid subscription.
The Foundation Center's weekly e-newsletter on foundation funding trends and non-profits.
This publication offers a bi-weekly update on news and programs in the non-profit sector.