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    The Carter Center

    The Carter Center

     

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    ...501(c)(3) organization

    ...Donations are tax-deductible

    ...https://www.cartercenter.org

    ...453 JOHN LEWIS FREEDOM PKWY NE
    Atlanta GA 30307-1496

    404-420-5109


    Atlanta GA | IRS ruling year: 1982 | EIN: 58-1454716  

     

    Founded in 1982, the Carter Center, in partnership with Emory University, is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering; it seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health. While the program agenda may change, The Carter Center is guided by five principles: it emphasizes action and results based on careful research and analysis; it does not duplicate the effective efforts of others; it addresses difficult problems and recognizes the possibility of failure as an acceptable risk; it acts as a neutral in dispute resolution activities; and it believes that people can improve their lives when provided with the necessary skills, knowledge, and access to resources.

    Peace Programs: China, Conflict Resolution, Democracy, Human Rights, Latin America and Caribbean, Rule of Law

    Health Programs: Guinea Worm, Hispaniola, Lymphatic Filariasis, Mental Health, River Blindness, Schistosomiasis, Trachoma

     


    Rating Information

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    This charity's score is 97%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.


    This overall score is calculated entirely from a single beacon score: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

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    The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for The Carter Center is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.

    Rating Report

    • Impact & Results
    • Accountability & Finance
    • Culture & Community
    • Leadership & Adaptability
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    Impact & ResultsAccountability & FinanceCulture & CommunityLeadership & Adaptability

     

    Accountability & Finance

     

    The Carter Center has earned a 97% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.

    This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.

    This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2018, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us. The organization provided this information on a consolidated pro forma 990 which was verified against 990s received from the IRS. View all organizations in this consolidation.

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    Accountability and Transparency
    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
      
    ...Not Applicable
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    Policies
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    Financial Metrics
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    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
      
    ...Not Applicable
    ...Liabilities to Assets Ratio - 1.70% - 10/10 pts
    ...Working Capital Ratio - 1.78 years - 10/10 pts
    ...Fundraising Efficiency - $0.02 - 10/10 pts
    ...Administrative Expense Ratio - 3.20% - 10/10 pts
    ...Fundraising Expense Ratio - 2.50% - 10/10 pts
    ...Program Expense Ratio - 94.19% - 10/10 pts
    ...Program Expense Growth - 3.06% - 5.06/10 pts

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