Charity Navigator
- Assets
- $9.5m
- Revenue
- $4.2m
- Investments
- $7.3m
- Employees
- 48
- Location
- Saddle Brook, NJ
- Founding
- 01/2002
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 13-4148824
Organization Overview
Charity Navigator is located in Saddle Brook, NJ. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (P19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Charity Navigator employed 48 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Charity Navigator is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Charity Navigator generated $4.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.4m during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CHARITY NAVIGATOR'S MISSION IS TO MAKE IMPACTFUL GIVING EASIER FOR ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHARITY RATINGS - CHARITY NAVIGATOR (THE ORGANIZATION) WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2000. FOR OVER 20 YEARS, IT HAS PROMOTED INFORMED PHILANTHROPY, PROVIDING DONORS WITH FREE UNBIASED RATINGS, TOOLS, AND RESOURCES TO FIND AND SUPPORT CHARITIES THAT ALIGN WITH THEIR PASSIONS AND VALUES.THROUGH ITS WEBSITE (WWW.CHARITYNAVIGATOR.ORG), THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A DATABASE OF ALL 1.6 MILLION U.S. REGISTERED NONPROFITS. CHARITY NAVIGATOR ACHIEVES ITS MISSION OF MAKING IMPACTFUL GIVING EASIER FOR ALL BY EVALUATING CHARITIES, SHINING A LIGHT ON THE COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF THEIR PROGRAMS, AND REVIEWING OVERALL ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH. AS OF JUNE 30, 2023, THERE ARE MORE THAN 200,000 RATED CHARITIES WITH ASSESSMENTS ON ACCOUNTABILITY & FINANCE (208,156), CULTURE & COMMUNITY (23,781), LEADERSHIP & ADAPTABILITY (9,887), AND IMPACT & RESULTS (1,654). IN ADDITION TO RATINGS, THE ORGANIZATION ISSUES ALERTS FOR REPORTED AND CONFIRMED CHARITY MISCONDUCT, CREATES AND MAINTAINS TOPICAL "GIVE NOW" LISTS FOR WORLD EVENTS, AND FACILITATES DONATIONS THROUGH ITS GIVING BASKET, WITH MORE THAN $45,000,000 DONATED TO 27,000+ CHARITIES DURING THE YEAR ENDED ON JUNE 30, 2023.LIKE THE NONPROFITS WE RATE, WE'RE A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT, TOO. WE DON'T CHARGE THE ORGANIZATIONS WE EVALUATE, ENSURING OUR RATINGS REMAIN OBJECTIVE. IN TURN, WE DEPEND ON THE GENEROSITY OF INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATIONS, AND CORPORATIONS TO FUND OUR PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dorothy Crenshaw Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Esther Dyson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Shannon Mccracken Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Beth Smith Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nageeb Sumar Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jerry Webman Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Ministry Of Velocity Llc Web Development | 6/29/23 | $780,216 |
Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide Branding And Web Design/development | 6/29/23 | $778,998 |
Traction On Demand Salesforce Database Administration | 6/29/23 | $602,535 |
Sm2 Dev Web Development | 6/29/23 | $282,000 |
Uncommon Purpose Salesforce Data Sync | 6/29/23 | $174,448 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,488,989 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $51,334 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,488,989 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $139,002 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,404,508 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,237,155 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,152,157 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $189,384 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,413,868 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $250,474 |
| Other employee benefits | $64,284 |
| Payroll taxes | $271,371 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $121,449 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $47,600 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $638,214 |
| Advertising and promotion | $539,028 |
| Office expenses | $156,350 |
| Information technology | $2,317,249 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $104,295 |
| Travel | $63,230 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $20,023 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18,074 |
| Insurance | $38,599 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,354,061 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $250,503 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $512,228 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $962,634 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $269,566 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $39,765 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $7,270,198 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $216,187 |
| Total assets | $9,521,081 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $546,346 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $196,590 |
| Total liabilities | $742,936 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,968,958 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $809,187 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $9,521,081 |