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Comment author: simplicio 11 December 2010 11:56:02PM 2 points [-]

So if Charity Navigator was one of the groups that issued that joint press release about the uselessness of Overhead Ratio, why in Sam Blazes do they award the Make-A-Wish Foundation their highest rating based on that ratio?

Comment author: multifoliaterose 12 December 2010 12:08:53AM *  1 point [-]

Good question; I wondered the same thing the first time that I saw the linked press release.

Their FAQ says:

At this time, evaluating the effectiveness of a charity's programs is out of our scope. We hope over time to expand the information we provide donors, and that includes developing a methodology for measuring an organization's output. For now we're still seeking a methodology that would allow us to apply a uniform standard to all charities and thus allow us to continue to provide donors unbiased, trustworthy ratings.

According to a recent blog post at Tactical Philanthropy, they're planning on adopting new rating system.

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