Support Charity Navigator
Every year, millions of Americans rely on Charity Navigator to guide their giving. Like the organizations we rate, we depend on the generosity of others to fund our programs. When you support Charity Navigator, not only are you making an impact on our ratings and resources, you're also lifting up the entire nonprofit sector.
Ways to Give
Thank you for supporting our continued innovation. Below are all of the ways you can give.
To donate online, visit our simple, convenient giving form.
Please consider making a recurring contribution and becoming a Frequent Navigator - your monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual contribution will help make impactful giving easier for all throughout the year.
You can make your check payable to Charity Navigator and mail to:
Charity Navigator
P.O. Box 5117
Boone, IA 50950-5117
Common Questions:
What are employee matching gift programs? Employee matching gift programs are corporate giving programs in which the company matches donations made by employees to eligible nonprofit organizations. It's an easy way to double your contribution to us!
How do I request a matching gift? Requesting a matching gift is normally a five-minute process that must be initiated by the donor. You can do this by filling out and submitting a paper match form provided by your employer or through an electronic submission process. Please search our database for company-specific information.
How is this information obtained? We partner with a company called Double the Donation. If you see anything that should be changed, please email Double the Donation's team at data@doublethedonation.com.
What if I still have questions? For questions regarding your company's programs, please contact your employer's HR or community giving department. Much of the necessary information is also available on your company intranet.
For questions regarding submitting a matching gift, please contact our donor services team at development@charitynavigator.org or 201.818.1288 x131.
Make an everlasting impact on the world of philanthropy with a planned gift to Charity Navigator. Learn more, confirm your plans, and ensure that future generations have access to Charity Navigator to guide their giving.
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Your Impact
Learn more about the recent impact of your support!
Thanks to your generosity, millions are giving confidently, top nonprofits are getting the recognition they deserve, and vital support is reaching those who need it. You're driving progress toward a more transparent, effective, and equitable sector — and we’re so grateful to have you with us!
By the Numbers
1,716,526 donors used Charity Navigator’s ratings and resources.
242,651 charity ratings the most ever!
242,119 Accountability & Finance
19,387 Culture & Community
13,305 Leadership & Adaptability
7,925 Impact & Measurement
$5,033,984 donated through the Giving Basket to 7,658 charities by 13,987 donors.
- $249,770 donated to organizations on our list to support survivors and communities impacted by the 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar, Thailand, and Bangladesh.
- $106,571 donated to organizations on our list to support communities affected by the 2025 tornado season.
Giving is American: How Your Support Powers Life-Changing Impact
Since the birth of our nation, one defining truth has endured: Americans show up for each other. Giving isn’t just something we do — it’s who we are. Thanks to you, this legacy is alive and well.
When Monica’s son arrived six weeks early, he was immediately rushed to the NICU. With no nearby place to stay, the thought of leaving him each night was heartbreaking. That’s when Ronald McDonald House Charities stepped in, providing her family with a hotel-style room inside the hospital. Instead of long drives and sleepless nights, they stayed close during the most critical days of his life.
Your support makes this possible. You help millions of donors find and trust nonprofits like Ronald McDonald House. Giving is American, and because of you, people receive life-changing help.
What do donors really want?
In a recent national survey, we found that donors overwhelmingly prefer charities that have earned all four beacons: Accountability & Finance, Culture & Community, Impact & Measurement, and Leadership & Adaptability. When comparing a four-star charity with only one beacon to a four-star charity with all four beacons, 79.8% of participants preferred the organization that earned four beacons. These insights are shaping how we evolve our ratings and tools, ensuring donors have what they need to give with confidence.
Thank you, and an ask
It’s an honor to serve savvy, big-hearted donors like you who want to make impactful giving easier for all! We would be so grateful if you could provide a few sentences explaining why you support Charity Navigator, and let us know if you would be comfortable with us sharing your testimonial in promotional materials in the future. Email development@charitynavigator.org with the subject line “Charity Navigator story” or click here to submit. Thanks for your consideration. It would really help us inspire more generosity and support of Charity Navigator.
Have Another Way You'd Like to Support Charity Navigator?
Contact our team. We'll be happy to discuss ways that we can work together to make impactful giving easier for all.