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Hurricane Dorian Relief

September 03, 2019

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Hurricane Dorian Relief

Sep 03, 2019

(Updated on September 06, 2019) After striking the Bahamas as a Category 5 storm on Sunday, September 1st, Hurricane Dorian is the strongest storm to make landfall in the Atlantic basin since 1935. The hurricane decimated muc...

(Updated on September 06, 2019) After striking the Bahamas as a Category 5 storm on Sunday, September 1st, Hurricane Dorian i...

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Amazon Rainforest Wildfires

Aug 27, 2019

The Amazon rainforest has been on fire for nearly a month, prompting Brazil to declare a state of emergency in the region. The number of fires in Brazil this year is the highest on record since 2013. The Amazon rainforest gen...

The Amazon rainforest has been on fire for nearly a month, prompting Brazil to declare a state of emergency in the region. The num...

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Unboxing HeroBox

Jul 25, 2019

The mission of HeroBox is simple. Through its website at herobox.org, the charity matches deployed soldiers’ wish lists for comfort supplies with willing donors. Donors can choose to sponsor a soldier, referred to as a “h...

The mission of HeroBox is simple. Through its website at herobox.org, the charity matches deployed soldiers’ wish lists for comf...

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CharityWatch Calls for Veterans Charity to 'Adopt' Better Ac...

Jul 25, 2019

CharityWatch has identified a history of troubling financial reporting by AdoptaPlatoon Soldier Support Effort that earned it “?” ratings from CharityWatch since its 2012 fiscal year, and an "F" rating for 2017...

CharityWatch has identified a history of troubling financial reporting by AdoptaPlatoon Soldier Support Effort that earned it...

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Financial records paint troubling picture of Catholic Charit...

Jul 22, 2019

Leaked records paint a disturbing picture at Catholic Charities of San Antonio. The charity's CEO didn't want to be interviewed about it, but CharityWatch's president did. Watch Daniel Borochoff discuss troubling problems at a cha...

Leaked records paint a disturbing picture at Catholic Charities of San Antonio. The charity's CEO didn't want to be interviewed ab...

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CharityWatch Supports California’s Bill to Discourage Char...

Jul 12, 2019

CharityWatch has a new ally in the battle against the inconsistent and potentially misleading nature of “gifts-in-kind” (GIK) reporting by charities. The State of California is legislating a bill aimed at promoting transparenc...

CharityWatch has a new ally in the battle against the inconsistent and potentially misleading nature of “gifts-in-kind” (GIK) ...

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California AG Accuses Another Aid Charity of Misleading Dono...

Jun 24, 2019

The office of the California Attorney General (OAG) "is committed to protecting generous donors from the harm caused by misleading accounting gimmicks," states a May 30th, 2019 press release announcing the OAG's lawsuit......

The office of the California Attorney General (OAG) "is committed to protecting generous donors from the harm caused by misleading...

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Is the United Way Relevant in the Internet Age?

May 14, 2019

In the Internet age where giving directly to charity only requires a few clicks of a mouse or touches on a smartphone, is the United Way with its workplace giving campaigns even necessary? While the mechanics of directing money to...

In the Internet age where giving directly to charity only requires a few clicks of a mouse or touches on a smartphone, is the Unit...

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Venezuelan Humanitarian Crisis

Apr 23, 2019

The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Venezuela is now the worst in the Western Hemisphere and has led to the largest displacement of people in Latin American history. The citizens in Venezuela are struggling to survive due to t...

The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Venezuela is now the worst in the Western Hemisphere and has led to the largest displacement of...

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New Tax on Nonprofits with $1 Million Plus Pay Packages

Apr 11, 2019

Thanks to the new tax law passed in December 2017, nonprofits that pay their top officials compensation in excess of $1 million a year must now pay a tax to the federal government. The 21% excise tax applies to the top five highes...

Thanks to the new tax law passed in December 2017, nonprofits that pay their top officials compensation in excess of $1 million a ...

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'Sham' Disabled Police Charity Agrees to Shut Down in Settle...

Mar 29, 2019

"Cheating citizens out of money and personally profiting under the guise of helping disabled law enforcement is despicable," said the Attorney General of Missouri in a March 28th, 2019 press release announcing a settlement...

"Cheating citizens out of money and personally profiting under the guise of helping disabled law enforcement is despicable," ...

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Cyclone Idai Relief

Mar 26, 2019

Cyclone Idai slammed into the Mozambique port of Beira on March 14th. United Nations chief Antonio Guterres reportedly described Idai as “an uncommonly fierce and prolonged storm.” The cyclone devastated the African countries ...

Cyclone Idai slammed into the Mozambique port of Beira on March 14th. United Nations chief Antonio Guterres reportedly described I...

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Veterans Charity Forgiven of $13.9 Million of Debt Is $6.9 M...

Mar 18, 2019

Only three years after Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) entered into a settlement agreement with the New York Office of the Attorney General and was forgiven of $13.9 million in fundraising debt, it reports being nearl...

Only three years after Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) entered into a settlement agreement with the New York Office o...

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Millions collected, Tampa charity for veterans goes MIA; Ch...

Mar 07, 2019

VetMade Industries has been shuttered by Florida's AG following the series of reports by NBC News Tampa. Watch Daniel Borochoff, president of CharityWatch, being interviewed as part of the 8 On Your Side investigati...

VetMade Industries has been shuttered by Florida's AG following the series of reports by NBC News Tampa. Watch Daniel Bo...

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Popular Fundraising Pages Could Be Frauds, Experts Warn

Feb 20, 2019

Watch CharityWatch president, Daniel Borochoff, on NBC Chicago discussing the potential pitfalls when donating to a GoFundMe campaign. Also, check out the CharityWatch article, Crowdfunding Popularity Continues to Soar Despite Ris...

Watch CharityWatch president, Daniel Borochoff, on NBC Chicago discussing the potential pitfalls when donating to a GoFundMe campa...

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The Cost of Doing Good: CBS Minnesota Investigates Salvation...

Feb 11, 2019

Watch CharityWatch president, Daniel Borochoff, on CBS Minnesota commenting on the compensation and benefits practices of Salvation Army officers...

Watch CharityWatch president, Daniel Borochoff, on CBS Minnesota commenting on the compensation and benefits practices of Salvatio...

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National Illness Prevention Charity Agrees to Dissolve in Se...

Jan 07, 2019

"This group has been scamming people for years, preying on the generosity of Michigan’s donors and inflating the numbers on their financial statements," said the Attorney General of Michigan in a September 25, 2018...

"This group has been scamming people for years, preying on the generosity of Michigan’s donors and inflating the numbers on thei...

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Indonesia Tsunami Relief

Dec 27, 2018

On December 22nd a massive tsunami hit the coastal areas along the Sunda Strait between the Indonesian islands of Sumatra and Java. Over 400 people are reported dead. Additionally, more than 150 people are missing, about 1,50...

On December 22nd a massive tsunami hit the coastal areas along the Sunda Strait between the Indonesian islands of Sumatra and...

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With so much need, what's the best way to donate time, neces...

Dec 20, 2018

Listen to CharityWatch's founder, Daniel Borochoff, and NPR host, Rose Aguilar, field calls from the San Francisco Bay Area on people's favorite ways of helping others this holiday season. ...

Listen to CharityWatch's founder, Daniel Borochoff, and NPR host, Rose Aguilar, field calls from the San Francisco Bay Area on peo...

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Cat Charity Criticized for Straying from Good Governance Pra...

Dec 17, 2018

Alley Cat Allies, 'the global engine of change for cats' according to its website, has found itself the target of criticism in an article by Marc Gunther titled 'The Limits of Nonprofit Oversight.' The November 2018 article was pu...

Alley Cat Allies, 'the global engine of change for cats' according to its website, has found itself the target of criticism in an ...

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Charity Continues to Deceive Donors In the Name of Fallen Po...

Dec 05, 2018

"Police officers put their lives on the line every day for their communities. It is wrong for any organization to try to take advantage of public sympathy for the losses of the families of fallen heroes," said Minnesota's Attorney...

"Police officers put their lives on the line every day for their communities. It is wrong for any organization to try to take adva...

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California Wildfires

Nov 12, 2018

(Updated on November 14, 2018) Three major wildfires in California have displaced hundreds of thousands of people and have destroyed thousands of homes and buildings. The Camp Fire in Northern California’s Sierra Nevada fo...

(Updated on November 14, 2018) Three major wildfires in California have displaced hundreds of thousands of people and have destro...

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How To Check If a Charity Respects Your Privacy

Oct 19, 2018

Before you make a charitable donation, do you consider how the charity might make use of your personal information? In other words, do you check for a donor privacy policy? Did you realize that some charities don't have a written ...

Before you make a charitable donation, do you consider how the charity might make use of your personal information? In other words...

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Hurricane Michael Relief

Oct 10, 2018

(Updated on October 12, 2018) Hurricane Michael will go down in history as the third strongest hurricane to hit the United States. Michael made landfall on October 10th with winds of 155 mph. High winds, rains and flash flo...

(Updated on October 12, 2018) Hurricane Michael will go down in history as the third strongest hurricane to hit the United ...

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