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Is Save the Children a Good Charity? 

Yes. Save the Children is consistently rated as a top charity by independent watchdog organizations including Charity Navigator (4 stars), CharityWatch (A-) and the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. 

For more than 100 years, we have worked to ensure donations are used efficiently and transparently to help children grow up healthy, learning and safe.

Why donors trust Save the Children 

  • ★★★★ Charity Navigator rating
  • A- rating from CharityWatch
  • BBB Accredited Charity
  • 84% of spending goes to programs for children
  • Reached more than 113.6 million children in 113 countries
In West Virginia, a group of four school-age children stand together on a sunny summer day, in front of a playground.

“Save the Children outperforms most other charities in America. This exceptional designation from Charity Navigator differentiates Save the Children from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust.”
– Michael Thatcher, President and CEO, Charity Navigator

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A group of smiling Bolivian children give a big “thumbs up” at an Early Childhood Development program in the village of San Ignacio de Mojos, Bolivia. There are 57 students in the school. Photo credit: Susan Warner/Save the Children, March 2016.
Charity Ratings
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Charity watchers, prestigious publishers, consumer advocates and other agree – Save the Children is a top charity.
A young boy using an abacus from Learning Corner Program in his 1st grade class.
Financial Information
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Out of every dollar spent, 84 cents goes to programs and services for children and families in need.
A baby girl looks at the camera while being treated for malnutrition.
Our Work
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We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

For many donors researching organizations before giving, a common question is whether Save the Children is a good charity to support. Independent recognitions such as inclusion on Forbes’ list of America’s Top 100 Charities, along with strong ratings from charity watchdog organizations and continued support from hundreds of thousands of donors, reflect the organization’s long-standing commitment to transparency, responsible financial stewardship and measurable impact for children in the United States and around the world.