10 Highly Rated Charities Relying on Private Contributions
Most charities derive large chunks of revenue from earned income, membership fees, and government contracts and grants. Ranked by overall score, these 10 excellent charities draw revenue solely from direct and indirect public support. They report no government funding, no membership fees, and no revenue from earned income. As a result, more than 95% of their total revenue comes from private contributions, which makes the efficiency of their fundraising operations all the more impressive.
| Rank | Charity | Overall Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feeding America's Hungry Children | 69.83 | |
| 2 | MedShare International | 69.75 | |
| 3 | Birthright Israel Foundation | 69.61 | |
| 4 | JAFCO Children's Foundation | 69.60 | |
| 5 | Fisher House Foundation | 69.56 | |
| 6 | Elton John AIDS Foundation | 69.20 | |
| 7 | Andre Agassi Foundation | 69.07 | |
| 8 | New America Foundation | 68.98 | |
| 9 | Homes for Our Troops | 68.96 | |
| 10 | The American Committee for the Tel Aviv Foundation | 68.92 |
