Has DonorsChoose.org been independently evaluated?

We've received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, America's premier independent charity evaluator. This rating is awarded to charities that meet the highest standard of organizational efficiency.

Independent recognition of DonorsChoose.org also includes the Nonprofit Innovation Award given by Stanford Business School and Amazon.com, the Fast Company Social Capitalist Award, a Global Technology Laureate from the TECH Museum of Innovation, and selection by Ashoka.

Finally, our financials are independently audited every year. We share our financial statement and tax return with the public.