From Charity Navigator - Yearly US Charity Checkup

From Charity Navigator–Yearly US Charity Checkup Charity Navigator Reveals the Regional Differences in the Performance of the Nation's Largest Charities Charity Navigator's 2012 Metro Market Survey graded charities in 30 of the nation's largest philanthropic cities based on a number of factors, including growth, funding, assets, accountability, and transparency. Cities Whose Charities Rated Highest for Financial Health and Accountability & Transparency: PORTLAND 4 CINCINNATI KANSAS CITY ST. LOUIS HOUSTON O The fastest growing... O The most O The most prolific... O The most O The most diverse... financially sound... generous donors... Charities grew New York City is home to 594 large Charitable funds in Portland were spread evenly across the widest range of causes, including human services, arts, education, environment, health, international, animals, and religion. at a faster rate in Charities in Compared with other city populations, residents in Miami, Detroit, and Denver Houston than in Cleveland boasted charities-the Targest number in the nation- followed by Washington, DC (481) and Los Angeles (194). any other city. the strongest assets and working capital. Charities in Nashville and Kansas City also earned high scores for their overall donated the most funds to charitable causes. financial health. CHARITY NAVIGATOR Your Guide To Intelligent Giving For a detailed summary of the 2012 report results, visit www.charitynavigator.org/metro.