CharityWatch - Helping Donors Make Informed Giving Decisions

The American Institute of Philanthropy (AIP) is now known as CharityWatch-a name that better reflects our role as the independent, assertive charity watchdog that you rely on.

CharityWatch is a nationally prominent charity rating and evaluation service dedicated to helping donors make informed giving decisions.

How does your favorite charity rate? Find out in the Charity Rating Guide and Watchdog Report.

Find out which charities earn
Top-Rated status from CharityWatch!

Receiving too many solicitations? Read the Seven Tips for Reducing Unwanted Mail and Phone Appeals.

The Connected World of Charitable Fundraising

Giving Alert! Superstorm Sandy
Recovery efforts are underway in hard-hit areas of of the United States and Haiti. Find out how you can help.

In the December 2012 Charity Rating Guide & Watchdog Report:
Veterans Get Short End of Stick
Attorney General Sues F Rated Charity

Related coverage: California AG Suing Help Hospitalized Veterans to recover funds and remove the charity's directors.

CharityWatch scrutiny and F rating of Disabled Veterans National Foundation has triggered a Senate Finance Committee investigation of the group.

View Through the Looking Glass:
Hunger Charity Fined for False Claims

CharityWatch Hall of Shame

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