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Charitable Giving Endorsements

Big Brothers Big Sisters is the most well-respected and well-recognized name in youth mentoring. And now we're proud to share our accountability ratings, as well.

• Charity Navigator - America's premier independent charity evaluator has awarded Big Brothers Big Sisters a 4-star rating (out of 4) for our accountability, organizational efficiency and organizational capacity. View Our Rating
• The Better Business Bureau: Wise Giving Alliance - the agency has recognized Big Brother Big Sisters as a top charity, meeting all "Standards for Charitable Accountability." View Our Report
  
  The BBB Wise Giving Alliance is a national charity watchdog affiliated with the Better Business Bureau system. The Alliance and its predecessor organizations have over a century of combined experience in charity evaluation. Unlike other charity monitoring groups that focus solely on a review of charity finances, the Alliance completes comprehensive evaluations of the charity's governance, fundraising practices, solicitations, and informational materials, as well as how it spends its money.
• The Independent Charities of America Seal of Excellence - awarded to all those who qualify to become members of the Independent Charities of America and Local Independent Charities of America. View the ICA Qualifications
  
  Upon rigorous, independent review, these organizations have been able to certify, document and demonstrate on an annual basis that they meet the highest standards of public accountability, program effectiveness, and cost effectiveness.
• Children's Charities of America Consortium - Big Brothers Big Sisters is proud to be a part of CCA, a nonprofit federation that pre-screens and certifies high quality national charities working to protect and assist children in the United States and around the world. Learn More About the Role of the CCA
• Combined Federal Campaign - Big Brothers Big Sisters is a proud participant in the CFC, whose mission it is to promote and support philanthropy through programs that is employee-focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all. Learn More About the Role of the CFC

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