Charity Navigator
- Assets
- $11.8m
- Revenue
- $14.3m
- Investments
- $9.3m
- Employees
- 43
- Location
- Saddle Brook, NJ
- Founding
- 01/2002
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- 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 06/2022, Charity Navigator employed 43 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 06/2022, Charity Navigator generated $14.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 34.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.0m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 20.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2022
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 AIMS TO MAKE IMPACTFUL GIVING EASIER FOR ALL.SINCE 2001, WE'VE BEEN EMPOWERING MILLIONS OF DONORS BY PROVIDING THEM FREE ACCESS TO DATA, TOOLS, AND RESOURCES TO GUIDE PHILANTHROPIC DECISION-MAKING. OUR RATINGS PROVIDE NONPROFITS WITH THE NONPROFIT SECTOR'S PREMIER TRUST INDICATOR AND A POWERFUL PLATFORM TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS.AS OF JUNE 30, 2022, CHARITY NAVIGATOR'S DATABASE HAS MORE THAN 1.6 MILLION U.S. REGISTERED NONPROFITS INCLUDED, WITH OVER 190,000 NONPROFITS EVALUATED THROUGH OUR STAR RATING AND ENCOMPASS RATING SYSTEMS. THE ENCOMPASS RATING SYSTEM, LAUNCHED IN JULY 2020, PROVIDES DONORS WITH COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATIONS OF THE TOTAL IMPACT OF NONPROFITS RATED VIA FOUR BEACONS: FINANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY (190,399), IMPACT & RESULTS (1,340), LEADERSHIP & ADAPTABILITY (7,760) AND CULTURE & COMMUNITY (18,420). ADDITIONALLY, IN 2021 WE INTRODUCED RATINGS ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION AND EXPANDED THE ELIGIBILITY FOR IMPACT AND RESULTS RATINGS. THE MORE THAN 11.2 MILLION DONORS ACCESSING CHARITY NAVIGATOR CAN GIVE WITH CONFIDENCE, KNOWING THE HIGHLY-RATED ORGANIZATIONS ARE TRUSTWORTHY AND IMPACTFUL. WHILE WE HAVE A LARGE FOOTPRINT AND AN ESTABLISHED, TRUSTED BRAND, OUR TEAM OF APPROXIMATELY 30 CONSIDERS ITSELF SMALL BUT MIGHTY.BETWEEN JULY 1, 2021 AND JUNE 30, 2022, SITE VISITORS DONATED A RECORD-BREAKING $39,000,000+ TO OVER 27,000 NONPROFITS THROUGH CHARITY NAVIGATOR'S GIVING BASKET (UP 20% YEAR-OVER-YEAR).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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Thatcher President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $304,268 |
Stephen Rockwell Chief Ratings Technology O | Officer | 40 | $211,144 |
Kevin Scally Chief Relationship Officer | Officer | 40 | $181,879 |
Nancy Sadek Chief Administrative Offic | Officer | 40 | $139,166 |
Matthew Dragon Director Of Engineering | Officer | 40 | $136,516 |
Laura Andes Chief Program Officer | Officer | 40 | $29,119 |
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 | $13,094,354 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $85,719 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,094,354 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $409,819 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $720,560 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $14,269,364 |
| 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. | $1,157,566 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $187,154 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,932,660 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $14,658 |
| Other employee benefits | $216,729 |
| Payroll taxes | $236,407 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $72,047 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $43,607 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $653,137 |
| Advertising and promotion | $219,151 |
| Office expenses | $118,191 |
| Information technology | $1,898,863 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $98,159 |
| Travel | $28,494 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,579 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,002 |
| Insurance | $22,734 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,957,088 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $422,680 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $116,157 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,577,668 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $8,764 |
| 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 | $255,368 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $49,133 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $9,327,582 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $21,991 |
| Total assets | $11,779,343 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $796,613 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $796,613 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,528,355 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,454,375 |
| 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 | $11,779,343 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Charity Navigator has recieved totaling $17,802.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Kates Foundation Inc Norwell, MA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $8,500 |
Sullivan Family Foundation Eden, NY PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
Wrocklage Family Charitablefoundation Goshen, OH PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $2,500 |
The Codd Family Foundation Reno, NV PURPOSE: GENERAL DONATION | $1,000 |
Bailey Family Foundation Inc Vero Beach, FL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $500 |
Aibtikar Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: CHARITY VETTING | $102 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Charity Navigator Saddle Brook, NJ | $11,779,343 | $14,269,364 |
Landis Communities Lititz, PA | $2,732,817 | $5,852,358 |
Nysarc - North Country Management Services Corporation Plattsburgh, NY | $2,039,526 | $5,594,006 |
Resources For Children With Special Needs Inc New York, NY | $3,831,747 | $5,410,220 |
Bhp Services Philadelphia, PA | $4,760,730 | $6,563,621 |
New York School Of Urban Ministry Inc Long Island City, NY | $4,044,090 | $3,905,565 |
Multicultural Community Resource Center Erie, PA | $2,319,348 | $1,918,528 |
Paul And Jenna Segal Family Foundation New York, NY | $20,683,944 | $6,190,686 |
Amazing Dreams Foundation Eatontown, NJ | $5,089,371 | $980,649 |
Rochester Friendly Senior Services Rochester, NY | $48,168,182 | $3,492,268 |
Abuse Network Inc Lewistown, PA | $353,158 | $1,005,541 |
Mccloskey Community Services Corp United States Catholic Conference Albany, NY | $6,921,043 | $581,848 |