That's right, Houston's philanthropic community ranks #1 among the 30 different cities examined in our 2015 Metro Market Study. The exceptional performance of Houston's charities is a result of the hard work of both informed donors and responsible nonprofit leaders.
In terms of their overall Financial Health and commitment to Accountability & Transparency, the study’s highest and lowest rated charitable communities are:
Highest Rated
2015 Ranking |
2014 Ranking | ||
| 1) | Houston | 1) | St. Louis |
| 2) | San Diego | 2) | Houston |
| 3) | Boston | 3) | Cleveland |
| 4) | Los Angeles | 4) | Minneapolis/St. Paul |
| 5) | Miami | 5) | Pittsburgh |
Lowest Rated
2015 Ranking |
2014 Ranking | ||
| 30) | Colorado Springs | 30) | Phoenix |
| 29) | Portland | 29) | Atlanta |
| 28) | Orlando | 28) | Colorado Springs |
| 27) | Tampa/St. Petersburg | 27) | Portland |
| 26) | Philadelphia | 26) | Tampa/St. Petersburg |
But the best news about this year's study is that it confirms that philanthropy is alive and well in all of the 30 cities examined. That's because, not one of the charitable marketplaces ranks below a 3-star, 'good' rating. For this, donors and nonprofit leaders across the country should be commended.
Find out more details about the 30 individual Charitable Metro Markets:
- Atlanta
- Baltimore
- Boston
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Colorado Springs
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Kansas City
- Los Angeles
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis/ St. Paul
- Nashville
- New York City
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- Seattle
- St. Louis
- Tampa/St. Petersburg
- Washington, DC
As a 501 (c) (3) organization itself, Charity Navigator depends on public support to help donors make informed choices. Please consider investing in the future of Charity Navigator by making a donation today. Donate now >>
No comments:
Post a Comment