Leukemia Research Foundation earns top national rating for the second time
The Leukemia Research Foundation proudly announces it has once again earned the coveted "4 Star Charity" rating from Charity Navigator, the highest possible rating from America's largest national independent charity evaluator. The Leukemia Research Foundation also had achieved the top rating in November 2015. Visit www.charitynavigator.org and search "Leukemia Research Foundation" for the full report.
The 4-star rating is Charity Navigator's pre-eminent award for sound fiscal management practices and commitment to accountability and transparency and describes the charity as "exceptional … exceeding industry standards and outperforming most charities in its cause."
Specifically, among the thousands of nonprofit, charitable organizations nationwide evaluated by Charity Navigator only a quarter of those earn the significant 4-Star Rating. In addition, the Leukemia Research Foundation is one of only 16 Illinois-based nonprofits within the health category to earn the high rating.
"The Leukemia Research Foundation's notable 4-star rating puts it in a very select group of high-performing charities," according to Michael Thatcher, president and CEO of Charity Navigator, based in Glen Rock, NJ. "Earning a 4-star rating demands rigor, responsibility and commitment to openness. Donors and supporters should feel extremely confident that their hard-earned dollars are being used efficiently and responsibly to fulfill the mission of the Leukemia Research Foundation."
Charity Navigator, America's premier charity evaluator, highlights the fine work of efficient, ethical and open charities. Their goal is to provide donors with essential information to give them greater confidence in the charitable choices they make.
"It's important for our donors to trust that the support they provide is being wisely utilized to accomplish our mission of funding worldwide medical research in pursuit of a cure for all blood cancers while providing patient support and need-based financial assistance," said Leukemia Research Foundation Executive Director Kevin Radelet. "Our 4-star Charity Navigator rating demonstrates to our supporters that we take our fiduciary and governance responsibilities very seriously."
The Leukemia Research Foundation, headquartered in Northfield, Ill., is committed to funding research and providing support to people affected by blood cancers. Its mission is dedicated to conquering all blood cancers by funding research into their causes and cures, and enriching the quality of life of those touched by these diseases. For more than 70 years, thousands of volunteers and 24 chapters have helped the Foundation raise more than $70 million to help fund research specifically targeting New Investigators - aspiring, eager, and innovative scientists and physicians around the world. Leukemia Research Foundation information is available at www.allbloodcancers.org, or by calling (847) 424-0600.
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