Trust, Generosity and the Future of Giving

Read the summary, download our full narrative report to explore the data, stories and trends behind trust, generosity and the future of giving.
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.
2025 Most Charitable Cities

In 2025, Charity Navigator raised more than $35 million through its Giving Basket. Donors in every part of the country and from all demographics contributed, with several communities standing out and earning recognition as the Most Generous Cities.
Statement in Response to the Current Tax Bill

Statement from Michael Thatcher, President & CEO of Charity Navigator, in response to the Senate-passed tax bill and its potential impact on the nonprofit sector
Reflecting on 2021 and Looking Forward to Our 20th Year

A message from Michael Thatcher, President & CEO, Charity Navigator
Your Guide to Spring 2026 Methodology

Find out how Charity Navigator is evolving for greater accuracy and transparency.
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.
Causeway: A Simplified Way to Donate for a Cause and Amplify Your Impact

Causeway, a cause-based giving platform born from a shared vision to simplify the giving process and maximize the impact of every dollar donated.
A Vital Way to Support Families in Need

Cash transfers have increasingly become a crucial form of international assistance. Why is that?
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.