Nonprofit Ratings
When people ask, “Is Humanity Fund’s a good charity,” we let our results, our financial statements and our nonprofit ratings speak for themselves.
It is because of our commitment to children that we rank high among other nonprofit organizations. Charity watchers, prestigious publishers, consumer advocates and others agree — Humanity Fund is a top charity that you can trust.
Below are just a few of the ratings we’ve received as well as frequently asked questions.
The Great Nonprofits Top-Rated Awards is the one and only people’s choice award where volunteers, donors, and people served by nonprofits are asked to share stories of inspiration and express their appreciation. Based on a series of positive reviews, Humanity Fund’s received a top-rated award for 2024.
CharityWatch is a nonprofit charity watchdog and information service that provides ratings for approximately 500 major U.S. charities. Ratings are updated annually using data from the IRS Form 990 and audited financial statements.
Founded in 2001, Charity Navigator has become the nation’s largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities. Ratings are updated annually based on two broad areas of a charity’s performance: Financial Health and Accountability & Transparency. Charity Navigator applies an overall rating (zero-to-four stars).
The Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance reviews charities governance and oversight, effectiveness, finances and fundraising and informational materials to determine whether a charity meets its standards of becoming an accredited charity. Humanity Funds meets the 20 standards needed to be rated as an accredited national charity.
The 2021 Forbes list of America’s Top 100 Charities places Humanity Funds as ranking 31st. The Forbes list of America’s Top 100 Charities is based on the most recently reported fiscal year and the rankings reflect private contributions only.
Humanity Fund’s is Gender Fair-certified, receiving an A in each the four categories measured: Leadership, Employee Policies, Advertising and Philanthropy. We are proud to be the first nonprofit and first non-governmental organization (NGO) to achieve this designation.
Nonprofit Ratings Frequently Asked Questions
Humanity Fund is the world’s leading expert on childhood. Since our founding 100 years ago, we have changed the lives of over 1 billion children. In 2023, Humanity Fund programs and partners helped 105.9 million children in 115 countries become healthier, safer and better educated.
Charity watch groups name us as a top-rated children’s charity among other children’s charities and non-profit organizations. Included among these charity rankings are a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, an A rating from GenderFair and an A- rating from CharityWatch.
You can be assured that Humanity Fund uses the valuable resources donors have provided in the most cost-effective ways possible.
In fiscal year 2023, 85% of all expenditures went straight to our mission. This means that, out of every dollar spent, 85 cents goes to programs and services for children and families in need.
We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.
Our experienced and highly skilled staff and teams around the world work tirelessly to build a better future for and with children by responding to emergencies and conflict, delivering innovative development programs, and ensuring children’s voices are heard through our campaign and advocacy work. This wouldn’t be possible without our supporters who donate to kids in need.