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Year, State Incorporated
2000, DE
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Stated Purpose
"to make impactful philanthropy easier for all by providing accessible information, ratings, and tools for donors, and by presenting charities with information that helps them operate more effectively."
Charity Navigator aims to make impactful philanthropy easier for all by providing objective and independent ratings and information to donors. The organization reports that it equips charities with information that helps them operate more efficiently and effectively. Charity Navigator also collaborates with other nonprofit management experts to expand the breadth, depth, and reach of its ratings and information. The organization reports that, for the year ended July 1, 2019, the organization's database has more than 1.8 million U.S. registered nonprofits and 9,144 rated charities, which consists of 8,650, 0 to 4-star rated charities and 494 Charity Navigator Advisories. Charity Navigator has also continued its partnership with several organizations to expand the depth and sophistication of its rating methodology by displaying impact-related data on 21,742 charity profiles.
For the year ended June 30, 2019, Charity Navigator's program expenses were:
Charity ratings |
$3,480,229 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$3,480,229 |
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Chief Executive
Michael Thatcher, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$245,206
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Chair of the Board
Matt Giegerich
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Chief Executive Officer, Inception Digital and Kampfire Productions
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Board Size
19
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Paid Staff Size
22
*2018 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
Fundraising costs were 10% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $4,042,120, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Charity Navigator's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Individuals |
$2,478,419 |
Foundations |
$907,600 |
Donated advertising |
$475,978 |
Founders and board members |
$108,498 |
Realized and unrealized gains on investments |
$84,706 |
Interest and dividends |
$77,319 |
Donated professional services and fees |
$71,625 |
Data sale |
$23,347 |
Total Income |
$4,227,492 |
- Programs: 81%
- Administrative: 10%
- Fundraising: 9%
Total Income |
$4,227,492 |
Program expenses |
$3,480,229 |
Fundraising expenses |
$406,312 |
Administrative expenses |
$441,114 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$4,327,655 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$-100,163 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$3,524,977 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$3,424,814 |
Total Liabilities |
$261,193 |
Total Assets |
$3,686,007 |
Note: According to Charity Navigator's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2019, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $547,603 in the form of advertsing ($475,978), consulting services ($47,520), and legal services ($24,105).