New rankings by the nation’s premier charity watchdog group put the Oregon Humane Society at the top of the list. OHS was awarded a coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, the highest possible ranking.
The watchdog group recently enacted its most in-depth standards to date, taking into account financial health, accountability, transparency to donors and more.
The new rankings, said Michael Thatcher, the group’s CEO, show that OHS “exceeds industry standards and outperforms most charities in your area of work. This exceptional designation from Charity Navigator sets OHS apart from its peers and demonstrates to the public its trustworthiness.”
Charity Navigator evaluates about 8,000 groups annually, with many donors relying on the rankings to determine their gifts. “We work hard to earn the trust of our community, and are honored that OHS has the highest possible rating,” said OHS Executive Director Sharon Harmon.”
Under the new rankings, OHS scored 93.5 out of 100 in the finance category and 100 out of 100 in the accountability and transparency category. The OHS ranking can be viewed online at: www.charitynavigator.org.
