10 Worst Charities in America

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I encourage everyone to give, but always to double check the charity you give to. I use "Charity Navigator".

The 10 worst charities - - MSN Money

Here are the 10 worst charities in America from the list compiled by the Center for Investigative Reporting and the Tampa Bay Times, along with the percentage of money raised that went to the supposed cause:

Kids Wish Network (2.5%)
Cancer Fund of America (0.9%)
Children's Wish Foundation International (10.8%)
American Breast Cancer Foundation (5.3%)
Firefighters Charitable Foundation (8.4%)
Breast Cancer Relief Foundation (2.2%)
International Union of Police Associations (0.5%)
National Veterans Service Fund (7.8%)
American Association of State Troopers (8.6%)
Children's Cancer Fund of America (5.3%)

 

[sockgirl77]

This just sickens me.

 

[RoseRed]

What are the 10 best?

 

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What are the 10 best?

10 of the Best Charities Everybody has Heard Of:
Charity Navigator - 10 of the Best Charities Everyone's Heard Of

These 10 charities work throughout the country and the world. They are large, complex organizations with budgets exceeding $100 million, and at least $65 million in net assets. They became household names in part because of their exceptional financial management, no easy feat considering the scope and size of their operations. Charitable givers should feel confident that these national institutions put their donations to good use

Rank Charity Overall Score
1 Direct Relief 69.91
2 The Conservation Fund 69.32
3 United Nations Foundation 69.04
4 Teach For America 68.82
5 The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International 68.57
6 Scholarship America 67.88
7 Samaritan's Purse 67.68
8 The Carter Center 67.18
9 National Christian Foundation 67.16
10 PATH 66.79

 

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10 Charities with the Most Consecutive 4-Star Ratings

Charity Navigator - 10 Charities with the Most Consecutive 4-Star Ratings

Charities tackle some of society’s most complex and intractable issues --- such as combating hunger, preserving the environment, curing diseases and changing people’s perceptions. These are long-term objectives. To be successful, organizations must be high performers consistently, year after year. These ten charities have earned the most consecutive 4-star ratings demonstrating an ongoing fiscal excellence. They are well-positioned to pursue and achieve long-term change.


Rank Charity Overall Score Consecutive
1 Carnegie Institution for Science 68.32 12
2 Compassion International 65.35 12
3 Goodwill Southern California 64.90 12
4 Rochester Institute of Technology 63.40 12
5 Carnegie Mellon University 62.61 12
6 The Children's Aid Society 60.40 12
7 University of Miami 60.09 12
8 American Endowment Foundation 69.76 11
9 Energy Outreach Colorado 69.46 11
10 PAWS Chicago 69.46 11

 

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10 Highly Rated Charities Relying on Private Contributions

Charity Navigator - 10 Highly Rated Charities Relying on Private Contributions

Most charities derive large chunks of revenue from earned income, membership fees, and government contracts and grants. Ranked by overall score, these 10 excellent charities draw revenue solely from direct and indirect public support. They report no government funding, no membership fees, and no revenue from earned income. As a result, more than 95% of their total revenue comes from private contributions, which makes the efficiency of their fundraising operations all the more impressive.

Rank Charity Overall Score
1 Midwest Food Bank 69.89
2 Orphan Grain Train 69.80
3 Vitamin Angels 69.68
4 Palestine Children's Relief Fund 69.56
5 Helping Hand for Relief and Development 69.25
6 Feed My Starving Children 69.08
7 Just Detention International 69.05
8 Homes for Our Troops 68.97
9 Navy SEAL Foundation 68.76
10 Kiva 68.69

 

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10 Top-Notch Charities

Charity Navigator - 10 Top-Notch Charities

At Charity Navigator we believe that high-performing charities excel in three areas: (1) financial, (2) accountability & transparency and (3) results. We expanded our rating system in September 2011 from one that solely looked at financial indicators to one that also includes metrics of accountability & transparency. These ten charities not only earn our highest 4-star rating for their Financial Health, but they also earn 4-stars in Accountability & Transparency. This tells us that these 10 charities adhere to good governance and other best practices that minimize the chance of unethical activities and that they execute their missions in a fiscally responsible way.

Rank Charity Overall Score
1 Matthew 25: Ministries 69.95
2 Blessings International 69.95
3 Globus Relief 69.95
4 Direct Relief 69.91
5 Midwest Food Bank 69.89
6 Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio 69.83
7 Bay Area Food Bank 69.83
8 Orphan Grain Train 69.80
9 Central Illinois Foodbank 69.80
10 Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona 69.78

 

[Chasey_Lane]

I encourage everyone to give, but always to double check the charity you give to. I use "Charity Navigator".

The 10 worst charities - - MSN Money

Here are the 10 worst charities in America from the list compiled by the Center for Investigative Reporting and the Tampa Bay Times, along with the percentage of money raised that went to the supposed cause:

Kids Wish Network (2.5%)
Cancer Fund of America (0.9%)
Children's Wish Foundation International (10.8%)
American Breast Cancer Foundation (5.3%)
Firefighters Charitable Foundation (8.4%)
Breast Cancer Relief Foundation (2.2%)
International Union of Police Associations (0.5%)
National Veterans Service Fund (7.8%)
American Association of State Troopers (8.6%)
Children's Cancer Fund of America (5.3%)

It's no surprise that the worst are cancer charities. People get paid big bucks for cancer treatment, so any "cure" wouldn't be beneficial. Pretty sickening.

 

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It's no surprise that the worst are cancer charities. People get paid big bucks for cancer treatment, so any "cure" wouldn't be beneficial. Pretty sickening.

There are some good worthwhile cancer charities, but you have to do your research.

 

[sockgirl77]

It's no surprise that the worst are cancer charities. People get paid big bucks for cancer treatment, so any "cure" wouldn't be beneficial. Pretty sickening.

My parents and I were just talking about this. This is my bf's theory. I did not want to think that horribly about it, but it all really does make sense. Yet, people are dying every day from cancer. I've lost some great people in my life from it and am in the process of losing my grandmother from it.

 

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Top Rated Cancer Related Charities

In cases like this, you also need to look at charities that actually fund "RESEARCH" versus just support. Many of the cancer charities are valid legit charities that reach out and offer support to those suffering from cancer. But not that many cancer charities actually fund research and treatment devlopment. Can't be cured unless money's poured into research.

Charity Navigator - Your Search Results

Breast Cancer Research Foundation
New York, NY
Working to achieve prevention and a cure for breast cancer

Cancer Research Institute
New York, NY
Advancing immunology. Conquering cancer.

CURE Childhood Cancer
Atlanta, GA
Imagine a world without childhood cancer

Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
New York, NY
Discovering the talent to discover the cure.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, MA
Dedicated to discovery. Committed to care.

Livestrong Foundation
Austin, TX
Get informed. Find Support. Take control.

The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research
Bethpage, NY
Cure Pancreatic Cancer.

Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation
Chicago, IL
Committed to research, dedicated to life

The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Norwalk, CT
Powerful thinking advances the cure

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
Washington, DC
Conquering ovarian cancer

Ovarian Cancer Research Fund
New York, NY
Funding research to find a cure for ovarian cancer Together, we can change the future

Pediatric Cancer Foundation
Tampa, FL
Funding research and hope

Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Dallas, TX
Ending breast cancer forever

The V Foundation
Cary, NC
For Cancer Research

Young Survival Coalition
New York, NY
Young women united against breast cancer

 

[rmorse]

My parents and I were just talking about this. This is my bf's theory. I did not want to think that horribly about it, but it all really does make sense. Yet, people are dying every day from cancer. I've lost some great people in my life from it and am in the process of losing my grandmother from it.

Unfortunately, not all cancer is created equal. Think of it like breaking a bone... People want a cure for cancer, people want a "cure" for breaking a bone. Some bones have that "cure" - a broken finger can have a splint on it, a broken femur can be screwed together, a broken ankle can have a plate put in. All can be "cured", with no long-term issues. But then you have some that you can't treat... a broken rib. All you can do is say "suck it up" and hope it gets better soon. Then you have other big-time ones, like a broken vertabrae or a broken neck, that can kill you or leave you paralyzed.

All cancer just gets lumped together as "cancer." People don't realize that there are a ton of different types of cancer, and it's not just the location. Look at Lance Armstrong. He had testicular cancer, right? Right. Then it spread into his lungs, into his brain, etc. That doesn't mean he had testicular cancer, lung cancer and brain cancer. He had testicular cancer in his brain, in his lungs, in his testicles. Testicular cancer responds to treatments extremely well. If he had those three different types of cancers, he'd probably not be here today. Because he only had testicular cancer, it was an "easy" treatment.

 

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Susan G Komen is another terrible "charity".

 

[Bavarian]

Susan G Komen is another terrible "charity".

You can say that again! They fund abortions.

 

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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, MA
Dedicated to discovery. Committed to care.

A long time ago, it was part of my job to inspect this building in Boston for radioactive contamination on a monthly basis. One of the labs near the top floor had some interesting researchers, and I chatted with them once. They joked that they sure didn't do their work for the money, because they got paid almost nothing.

"Well what if you FIND the cure for cancer?" I asked. Then Dr (forget his name, the head of the lab) would get all the credit, they answered.

Puzzled, I asked "then why do you do this, if not for money or recognition. They were quiet for a minute. Maybe even a literal minute.

"The jazz. We do it for the jazz". They just liked the work itself.