Forbes ranks AmeriCares No. 7 on its list of 200 Largest U.S. Charities for 2011. The rankings are based on the amount of private gifts charities receive
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
The Chronicle of Philanthropy ranks AmeriCares No. 9 in its 2011 “Philanthropy 400” which rates charities based on the amount of support they raise from individuals, foundations and corporations.
The NonProfit Times
The NonProfit Times ranks AmeriCares No. 21 in its “Top 100” rankings for 2011. The list rates U.S. charities that receive at least 10 percent of total revenue from individual public support.
Better Business Bureau
AmeriCares proudly meets the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance Standards for Charity Accountability. The BBB Wise Giving Alliance helps donors make informed giving decisions by evaluating charitable organizations. The groups it evaluates must meet high standards for accountability. Those standards set out to encourage fair and honest solicitation practices.
Charity Navigator
Charity Navigator’s three-star rating indicates AmeriCares exceeds or meets industry standards and performs as well as or better than peer organizations. We also receive perfect marks for accountability and transparency.
AmeriCares is approved by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501 (C) (3) tax-exempt organization, and all donations are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. AmeriCares Federal Identification Number (EIN) is 061008595.
