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Donating for the Holidays

For many of us, the holiday spirit manifests itself in gifts to loved ones, as well as charities working on the causes close to our hearts.

Embracing Iteration: The Fall Methodology Update

This September, Charity Navigator is thrilled to unveil its revamped Accountability & Finance methodology and updated point allocations for the Culture & Community beacon, providing donors with a more nuanced view of nonprofit effectiveness and organizations.

In Support of America’s Charitable Sector

One of the great things about America is the charitable sector, strengthened and sustained by the generosity of the American people. Giving Is American, and American giving is unique in the world. Strong nonprofits keep America whole. This powerful and essential tradition must continue.

A Closer Look at How Charitable Giving is Failing the South

Despite generosity, American giving trends often fall short of addressing the nation’s most pressing needs. Study after study shows that the most intractable poverty in America tends to be in the rural southern and Gulf Coast states.