CharityWatch
Civic and Social OrganizationsIllinois, United States2-10 Employees
CharityWatch is an independent charity watchdog and rating organization that collaborates with investigative journalists to examine nonprofit reporting. It analyzes audited financial statements, tax forms, fundraising contracts, and other disclosures to assign ratings on an A+ to F scale. The organization centers on donor interests and relies on thorough analysis rather than automated processing, preserving independence from charity-led messaging. Based in Chicago, Illinois, it serves donors and the public seeking transparent philanthropy and maintains a Top-Rated list for nonprofits that meet efficiency and governance benchmarks. It does not charge charities to be rated and is funded mainly by individual donations, supporting objective critique; the organization also provides Analysts' Notes and publishes lists such as High Asset Charities and Top Compensation Packages.