Our Commitment
Mercy For Animals is committed to transparency and excellence, from how we deliver our programs to how we interact with our beloved supporters and donors.
As part of our commitment, we’d like to share our various accreditations, ratings, and awards to help you give and support with confidence.
Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) has recommended Mercy For Animals as a standout charity. This independent group recognizes organizations that create the greatest impact for animals. ACE’s ranking affirms our position as one of the world’s most effective charities for reducing animal suffering.
independent confirmation that our key practices are trustworthy.
Candid is a comprehensive database of registered nonprofits that awards seals of transparency according to data from each nonprofit. Mercy For Animals first earned the platinum seal—Candid’s highest seal—in 2020 and has received it every year since. Of nearly 80,000 organizations with Candid seals, only 15% have achieved platinum status.
Charity Navigator is a charity assessment organization that evaluates hundreds of thousands of charitable organizations based in the United States.
Mercy For Animals is a four-star charity, meaning that we exceed or meet best practices and industry standards across almost all areas and that we are highly effective.
CharityWatch
CharityWatch is the only independent charity watchdog in the United States. It dives deep into charity audited financial statements, tax filings, state solicitation filings, and other information so donors know how efficiently a charity will use their donations.
Mercy For Animals is proud to be a top-rated charity on CharityWatch.
Mercy For Animals has been consistently named Best in America by the Independent Charities of America, a seal awarded to less than 1% of charities nationwide each year.
“The Independent Charities Seal of Excellence is awarded to [charities] … 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.”
Mercy For Animals received the “Top-Rated” badge, widely known as the most influential “people’s choice” award for outstanding nonprofits, from GreatNonprofits in 2023. GreatNonprofits is the number one place for people to share great stories about the fantastic work of their favorite nonprofits.
Mercy For Animals became an approved nonprofit partner of 1% for the Planet in 2021. The 1% for the Planet network exemplifies the power of collective action as individuals, businesses, and nonprofits around the world come together.
Combined Federal Campaign Approved Charity
The Combined Federal Campaign is one of the world’s largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaigns.
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