Make-A-Wish^® New Jersey Continues To Hold Coveted Four-Star Rating From Charity Navigator

Make-A-Wish New Jersey is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency has once again earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator. This rating designates Make-A-Wish New Jersey as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that the organization is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator’s criteria. Charity Navigator is America’s largest and most-utilized independent charity evaluator. Since 2001, the organization has been an unbiased and trusted source of information for more than 11 million donors annually.

Charity Navigator analyzes nonprofit performance based on four key indicators, referred to as beacons. Currently, nonprofits can earn scores for the Impact & Results, Accountability & Finance, Culture & Community, and Leadership & Adaptability beacons.

“We are delighted to provide Make-A-Wish New Jersey with third-party accreditation that validates their operational excellence,” said Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator. “The Four-Star Rating is the highest possible rating an organization can achieve. We are eager to see the good work that Make-A-Wish New Jersey is able to accomplish in the years ahead.”

In the fight against a critical illness, a wish serves as a catalyst for renewed strength and encouragement for every child and family.  A wish helps kids look past their limitations, families overcome anxiety and entire communities experience joy. Since its inception in 1983, Make-A-Wish New Jersey has created over 12,000 life-changing wishes for eligible children throughout the Garden State.

“We are once again proud to be recognized by Charity Navigator with yet another Four-Star Rating, the highest rating they confer on a not-for profit,” shared Tom Weatherall, President & CEO of Make-A-Wish New Jersey.  “It is further validation that our supporters can trust our commitment to good governance and financial health. Donor trust is essential to achieving our mission to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, and it is vital that our supporters know how their gift is spent. This distinction by Charity Navigator reflects the importance that our board and management team view our fiduciary responsibilities – along with advancing our mission, it is our highest priority.”

The rating for Make-A-Wish New Jersey, and other information about charitable giving, are available on www.charitynavigator.org.  

For more information about Make-A-Wish New Jersey and how you can play a key role in creating hope for the future, visit nj.wish.org.