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?
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.
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?
Good question; I wondered the same thing the first time that I saw the linked press release.
Their FAQ says:
According to a recent blog post at Tactical Philanthropy, they’re planning on adopting new rating system.