Charity Navigator, the largest independent evaluator of U.S. charities, ranks the 10 top charities from the more than 8,000 organizations it reviews each year.
“Charitable givers should feel confident that these national institutions put their donations to good use.” – Charity Navigator
Charity Navigator’s 2019 Top 10 List
Rank |
Top 10 Charities |
Score |
| 1 | Rotary International | 100.00 |
| 2 | Matthew 25: Ministries | 100.00 |
| 3 | Direct Relief | 98.23 |
| 4 | Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | 98.21 |
| 5 | Americares | 97.87 |
| 6 | The Carter Center | 97.87 |
| 7 | Catholic Medical Mission Board | 97.87 |
| 8 | Healthwell Foundation | 97.17 |
| 9 | Conservation International | 96.90 |
| 10 | Patient Advocate Foundation | 96.66 |
The organizations on Charity Navigator’s 2019 list of the “10 Best Charities” were selected from the more than 8,000 nonprofits that are evaluated each year by the charity watchdog agency.
The 2019 rankings account for a charity’s efficiency, financial performance, transparency, and accountability.
A more detailed explanation Charity Navigator’s rating methodology is available here on the Charity Navigator website.
