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Operation HOPE Announces Ninth Consecutive Four-Star Rating From Charity Navigator

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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This is Operation HOPE’s ninth consecutive Four-Star Rating, which is the highest possible rating and continues the organization’s ranking in the top tier of the more than 200,000 nonprofits evaluated by Charity Navigator each year.

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  • This is Operation HOPE’s ninth consecutive Four-Star Rating, which is the highest possible rating and continues the organization’s ranking in the top tier of the more than 200,000 nonprofits evaluated by Charity Navigator each year.
  • We are dedicated to providing financial literacy, dignity and empowerment to underserved communities, and this ninth consecutive Four-Star Rating by Charity Navigator confirms to our clients, partners and supporters that Operation HOPE is serving its mission while adhering to the highest standards of efficiency, accountability and transparency,” said John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Operation HOPE.
  • “We are delighted to provide Operation HOPE with third-party accreditation that validates their operational excellence,” said Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator.
  • We are eager to see the good work that Operation HOPE is able to accomplish in the years ahead.”

CDC Foundation Earns 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for 17th Consecutive Year

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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ATLANTA, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 17th year in a row, the CDC Foundation achieved a 4-star rating by Charity Navigator , earning a perfect score of 100 for its financial efficiency, trustworthiness and transparency, as well as its leadership and adaptability.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 17th year in a row, the CDC Foundation achieved a 4-star rating by Charity Navigator , earning a perfect score of 100 for its financial efficiency, trustworthiness and transparency, as well as its leadership and adaptability.
  • The largest, most comprehensive non-profit assessment organization in the nation, Charity Navigator recently set a record by evaluating more than 200,000 U.S. charities.
  • The CDC Foundation is the independent, nonprofit partner of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • In its work, the CDC Foundation helps CDC save and improve more lives through collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, private entities and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world.

NPH USA Earns Highest-Possible Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NPH USA is proud to announce that Charity Navigator, one of the leading and trusted sources of information on not-for-profit organizations, has recently awarded NPH USA a near perfect rating of 99% and 4 out of 4 Stars.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NPH USA is proud to announce that Charity Navigator, one of the leading and trusted sources of information on not-for-profit organizations, has recently awarded NPH USA a near perfect rating of 99% and 4 out of 4 Stars.
  • This rating designates NPH USA as an official "Give with Confidence" charity, indicating strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency.
  • "This endorsement is just another testimony to the tremendous impact a gift to NPH USA makes," said CEO John Deinhart.
  • "We are delighted to provide NPH USA with third-party accreditation that validates their operational excellence," said Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator.

AMERICAN SKIN ASSOCIATION EARNS COVETED FOUR-STAR RATING FROM CHARITY NAVIGATOR

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Skin Association (ASA) is pleased to announce that it has received the coveted Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, the nation's premier assessor of charities.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Skin Association (ASA) is pleased to announce that it has received the coveted Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, the nation's premier assessor of charities.
  • "American Skin Association's Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator is a testament to our unwavering dedication to improve dermatologic health," said Howard P. Milstein, Chairman of ASA.
  • "We are delighted to provide American Skin Association with third-party accreditation that validates their operational excellence," said Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator.
  • "What an honor it is for American Skin Association to receive this Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator," said David A. Norris, M.D., President of ASA.

CURE ALZHEIMER'S FUND LAUDS ARMOUR, APPOINTS SMITH AS CEO

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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"I am honored by the trust placed in me by the Board of Directors of Cure Alzheimer's Fund," Ms. Smith said.

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  • "I am honored by the trust placed in me by the Board of Directors of Cure Alzheimer's Fund," Ms. Smith said.
  • Since its founding in 2004, Cure Alzheimer's Fund has provided grants to more than 750 of the world's leading researchers and contributed more than $175 million to research.
  • Cure Alzheimer's Fund has received a 4-star rating for 12 consecutive years from Charity Navigator.
  • With 100% of funds raised going to support research, Cure Alzheimer's Fund has been able to provide grants to many of the best scientific minds in the field of Alzheimer's research.

GREATER GOOD CHARITIES ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF GLOBAL DISCOVERY EXPEDITIONS INTO VIETNAM

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Seattle, Wash., Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greater Good Charities , a global nonprofit that works to help people, pets, and the planet, announces that their Global Discovery Expeditions program has expanded its efforts into Vietnam.

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  • Seattle, Wash., Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greater Good Charities , a global nonprofit that works to help people, pets, and the planet, announces that their Global Discovery Expeditions program has expanded its efforts into Vietnam.
  • Global Discovery Expeditions is the expansion of Greater Good Charities’ biodiversity efforts and studies of the Madrean Archipelago, a series of unique ecosystems that range from New Mexico and Arizona to Mexico.
  • Greater Good Charities’ three scientists on the ground in Vietnam were accompanied by eight Vietnamese scientists, representing a variety of specialties.
  • To learn more about how Greater Good Charities is amplifying the good across the globe, please visit greatergood.org or follow Facebook , Instagram , X , YouTube and TikTok .

Alley Cat Allies Earns Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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This rating designates Alley Cat Allies as an official "Give With Confidence" organization, indicating that it is using donations effectively based on Charity Navigator's criteria.

Key Points: 
  • This rating designates Alley Cat Allies as an official "Give With Confidence" organization, indicating that it is using donations effectively based on Charity Navigator's criteria.
  • "Good governance and financial health continue to be a priority for Alley Cat Allies, and the Four-Star Charity Navigator rating is further evidence of our commitment to excel in these areas," said Coryn Julien, communications director for Alley Cat Allies.
  • "We are delighted to provide Alley Cat Allies with third-party accreditation that validates their operational excellence," said Michael Thatcher, president and CEO of Charity Navigator.
  • We are eager to see the good work that Alley Cat Allies is able to accomplish in the years ahead."

Charity Navigator Announces Winners in First-Ever Community Choice Awards

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charity Navigator, the nation's largest and most influential nonprofit evaluator, announced the winners today of its first-ever Community Choice Awards , which recognize and celebrate the exceptional work of top-rated charities.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charity Navigator, the nation's largest and most influential nonprofit evaluator, announced the winners today of its first-ever Community Choice Awards , which recognize and celebrate the exceptional work of top-rated charities.
  • Charity Navigator analyzes nonprofit performance based on four key indicators, referred to as beacons , and each of the winning organizations has earned Charity Navigator's prestigious four-star rating with assessments on all four beacons: Leadership & Adaptability, Accountability & Finance, Culture & Community, and Impact & Results.
  • The winners were determined by the total number of votes received by supporters within each size-based category.
  • "Congratulations to the outstanding charities that have been honored with the Community Choice Awards and a big thank you to the supporters who cast their votes and made this recognition possible," says Michael Thatcher, President & CEO of Charity Navigator.

Water Mission Earns 17th Consecutive Charity Navigator Four-Star Rating

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Water Mission, a Christian engineering nonprofit, is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency has earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for the 17th consecutive year.

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  • NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Water Mission, a Christian engineering nonprofit, is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency has earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for the 17th consecutive year.
  • This rating designates Water Mission as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that the organization is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator’s criteria.
  • We are eager to see the good work that Water Mission is able to accomplish in the years ahead.”
    “Water Mission’s four-star Charity Navigator rating reflects our commitment to transparency, good governance and financial health,” said George Greene IV, PE, CEO and President of Water Mission.
  • To learn more about Water Mission’s Four-Star Charity Navigator rating click here.

Charity Navigator Announces Methodology Update, Enhances Nonprofit Evaluations

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charity Navigator , the nation's largest and most influential nonprofit evaluator, announced today its Fall Ratings Methodology Update that will give donors a more holistic and nuanced view of nonprofit effectiveness.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charity Navigator , the nation's largest and most influential nonprofit evaluator, announced today its Fall Ratings Methodology Update that will give donors a more holistic and nuanced view of nonprofit effectiveness.
  • Charity Navigator analyzes nonprofit performance based on four key indicators—Accountability & Finance, Impact & Results, Culture & Community, and Leadership & Adaptability— referred to as beacons.
  • Based on a survey among Charity Navigator donors, 80% would rather donate to a four-star charity with all four beacons compared to one beacon.
  • The Fall Methodology Update is the latest of Charity Navigator's enhancements to its Encompass Rating System to make nonprofit evaluations more comprehensive and impact-focused.