Awards and Rankings

The American Institute of Philanthropy awarded AmeriCares an "A" rating based on how we spend donors' money.

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

AmeriCares has consistently received high rankings from Charity Navigator and have again earned their highest ratings. Charity Navigator’s four-star rating reflects the fact that we are growing our programs and services efficiently and effectively. In fact, more than 99% of our expenses directly support programs and aid and less than 1% represent administrative costs and fundraising costs.

Forbes ranks AmeriCares as number 7 on its list of 200 largest charitable organizations in its 2008 Investment Guide. Forbes ranks charities based on the amount of private gifts they receive. AmeriCares is also one of only four nonprofits with the highest rating for fundraising efficiency.

On November 2, 2007, AmeriCares received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the FREDDIE Awards in Philadelphia. The FREDDIE Award is the "Oscar" of health and medical productions. The Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honor at this event, which celebrated its 33rd year.