The Independent
Charities Seal of Excellence is awarded to
the members
of Independent Charities of America and
Local Independent Charities of America
that have, upon rigorous independent
review, 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. These
standards include those required by the US Government
for inclusion in the Combined Federal Campaign, probably
the most exclusive fund drive in the world. Of the 1,000,000
charities operating in the United States today, it
is estimated that fewer than 50,000, or 5 percent,
meet or exceed these standards, and, of those, fewer
than 2,000 have been awarded
this Seal.
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