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Methodology

• What Kind of Charities Do We Evaluate?
• How Do We Classify Charities?
• How Do We Rate Charities?
• How Do We Rate Charities' Financial Health?
• Financial Ratings Tables
• How Do We Rate Charities' Accountability and Transparency?
• Accountability and Transparency Ratings Tables
• How Do We Calculate the Overall Score and Star Rating?
• What Do Our Ratings Mean?
• What Other Information Do We Present on the Charities We Evaluate?
• How Current are Our Ratings?
• How Do We Decide To Post A Donor Advisory?
• How Do We Decide To Remove A Donor Advisory?
• How Do We Plan To Evaluate Results Reporting?
• Glossary of Terms

Studies

• 2012 CEO Compensation Study
• 2012 Metro Market Study

Tips & Resources

• Top 10 Best Practices of Savvy Donors
• 7 Questions To Ask Charities Before Donating
• Tips For Older Donors
• What To Do When A Charity Calls
• How To Stop Solicitations By Mail
• Protecting Yourself From Online Scams
• Tips For Giving In Times Of Crisis
• Evaluating Charities Not Currently Rated by Charity Navigator
• Tax Benefits of Giving
• Guide To Donating Your Car
• Guide to Donating Noncash Items
• Guide To Volunteering
• Guide To Giving In The Workplace
• Types of Nonprofits
• Giving Statistics
• A Donor's Bill of Rights
• Giving Calculator

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Charity Navigator
139 Harristown Rd Suite 201
Glen Rock, NJ 07452