HCP earns fifth consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator

The Himalayan Cataract Project (HCP) has been awarded its fifth consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, which measures the fiscal responsibility of US charitable organizations. Only five percent of American charities attain this "exceptional" designation for five years or more.

A letter from Charity Navigator CEO Ken Berger stated: "Only 5% of the charities we rate have received at least five consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that Himalayan Cataract Project consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way, and outperforms most other charities in America. This 'exceptional' designation from Charity Navigator differentiates Himalayan Cataract Project from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust."

He added: "As the nonprofit sector continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, savvy donors are demanding more accountability, transparency and quantifiable results from the charities they choose to support with their hard-earned dollars. In this competitive philanthropic marketplace, Charity Navigator, America's premier charity evaluator, highlights the fine work of efficient charities such as your own, and provides donors with essential information needed to give them greater confidence in the charitable choices they make."

Charity Navigator is an independent charity evaluator. The organization helps charitable givers make intelligent giving decisions by providing in-depth, objective ratings and analysis of the financial health of the largest charities in the United States.