Civic Intelligence

American Institute of Philanthropy

EIN 33-0491030 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL

2545 W Diversey Ave 203Chicago, IL 60647

www.charitywatch.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

76th percentile

0.36x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

52nd percentile

5.5%

Higher net margin than 52% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$159,273

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 24.6% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

72nd percentile

14%

Faster asset growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

39th percentile

1.2%

Faster revenue growth than 39% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$1,350,586

Up $164,738 (+14%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$232,112

Up $128,197 (+123%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,118,474

Up $36,541 (+3.4%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$648,528

Up $7,923 (+1.2%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$613,010

Down $5,287 (-0.9%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$35,518

Up $13,210 (+59%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2017: $1,184,509Liabilities 2017: $69,715Net Assets 2017: $1,114,7942017Assets 2018: $1,149,102Liabilities 2018: $57,556Net Assets 2018: $1,091,5462018Assets 2019: $1,071,617Liabilities 2019: $46,015Net Assets 2019: $1,025,6022019Assets 2020: $946,951Liabilities 2020: $38,716Net Assets 2020: $908,2352020Assets 2021: $1,031,706Liabilities 2021: $27,966Net Assets 2021: $1,003,7402021Assets 2022: $1,181,161Liabilities 2022: $123,795Net Assets 2022: $1,057,3662022Assets 2023: $1,185,848Liabilities 2023: $103,915Net Assets 2023: $1,081,9332023Assets 2024: $1,350,586Liabilities 2024: $232,112Net Assets 2024: $1,118,4742024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,350,586
Liabilities$232,112
Net Assets$1,118,474

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2017: $605,768Expenses 2017: $543,073Net Income 2017: $62,6952017Revenue 2018: $550,990Expenses 2018: $574,040Net Income 2018: -$23,0502018Revenue 2019: $543,824Expenses 2019: $610,522Net Income 2019: -$66,6982019Revenue 2020: $573,929Expenses 2020: $691,504Net Income 2020: -$117,5752020Revenue 2021: $636,211Expenses 2021: $539,949Net Income 2021: $96,2622021Revenue 2022: $599,251Expenses 2022: $543,285Net Income 2022: $55,9662022Revenue 2023: $640,605Expenses 2023: $618,297Net Income 2023: $22,3082023Revenue 2024: $648,528Expenses 2024: $613,010Net Income 2024: $35,5182024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$648,528
Expenses$613,010
Net Income$35,518

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 24, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$648,528
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of charitywatch, a nonprofit charity watchdog and information service, is to maximize the effectiveness of every dollar contributed to charity by providing donors with the information they need to make more informed giving decisions.

SEE SCHEDULE O.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$895,117$906,516▲ $11,399
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$173,305$189,597▲ $16,292
Accounts Receivable$15,736$21,364▲ $5,628
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$16,900$17,757▲ $857
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,847$0▼ $5,847
Pledges and Grants Receivable$2,530$2,234▼ $296
Total Assets$1,185,848$1,350,586▲ $164,738
Other Assets Total$76,413$213,118▲ $136,705
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$72,685$202,214▲ $129,529
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$31,230$29,898▼ $1,332
Total Liabilities$103,915$232,112▲ $128,197
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,081,933$1,118,474▲ $36,541
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,081,933$1,118,474▲ $36,541
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,185,848$1,350,586▲ $164,738

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$0$285,477$285,477
Equipment$0$6,573$6,573
Other Assets Org$206,718--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Laurie StyronCEO/executive DirectorFT$159,273$159,273

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ray LayChairman
Daniel BorochoffDirector/founder & Former President
Sheetal JainAdvisor
Clinton E BerrySecretary
James ValloneTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$606,956
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$40,978
Other Revenue
$594
All Other Contributions
$606,956
Change in Net Assets
$35,518

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$648,528
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$257,308
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$905,836
Total Revenue per Form 990
$648,528
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$451,039
Other Expenses$161,971
Total Fundraising Expense$31,121
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$203,664$23,004$4,572$231,240
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$143,346$7,964$7,963$159,273
Occupancy$32,980$2,928$1,200$37,108
Payroll Taxes$29,176$2,603$1,054$32,833
Other Employee Benefits$24,608$2,196$889$27,693
Fees for Services Other$13,857$8,493$2,211$24,561
Office Expenses$4,083$14,455$163$18,701
Advertising$1,950-$11,871$13,821
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,400-$10,400
Insurance$7,396$2,886$114$10,396
Information Technology$7,667$1,529$624$9,820
Travel$4,903$1,065$78$6,046
Depreciation Depletion$5,195$464$188$5,847
Other Expenses$225$13$12$250
All Other Expenses$87$19$3$109
Total Functional Expenses$501,267$80,622$31,121$613,010

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$869,295
Expenses per Audited Statements$613,010
Total Expenses per Form 990$613,010
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$256,285
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating Lease Liability$202,214
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

Charitywatch does not have such committees.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

The executive staff of charitywatch does an initial review of the form 990. After any edits or corrections are made, the form 990 is then emailed to each board member for review. After the board makes any edits or corrections, the form 990 is filed with the irs.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

Annually, the treasurer (or the person to whom the treasurer has delegated this task) sends each member of the board of directors and executive staff a list of its major vendors ($1,000 or more in purchases). They must disclose any connections that they may have and any personal stake they may possess in said connections (but in the case of a public company, only if they own 1% or more of the company) and return it to the treasurer (or the person to whom the treasurer delegated this task) within four weeks. Copies of these questionnaires shall be retained in charitywatch's files, and the board of directors will be notified of any related party transactions (if any exist).

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

Annually, the compensation of the ceo/executive director is reviewed and set by the board of directors using industry comparability data. A record of the deliberation and decision on the executive director's salary is maintained in the board meeting notes.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

The form 990 is available to the public upon request. The form 990 is also publicly available from online sources, such as guidestar and propublica.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The financial statements, governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available to the public upon request. Charitywatch's audited financial statements are also posted on its website.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
American Institute of Philanthropy
EIN
33-0491030
Phone
7735292300
Address
2545 W DIVERSEY AVE 203, CHICAGO, IL 60647
Doing Business As
Charitywatch

Signing Officer

Name
Laurie Styron
Title
CEO/executive Director
Phone
7735292300
Signed
2025-09-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Laurie Styron
Formed
1992
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
5
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Uhy Advisors Midwest Inc
Address
TWO WESTBURY DRIVE, ST CHARLES, MO 63301
Phone
6369462800
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part 1, Line 1

The mission of charitywatch, a nonprofit charity watchdog and information service, is to maximize the effectiveness of every dollar contributed to charity by providing donors with the information they need to make more informed giving decisions.

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

The organization does not have a committee. The board of directors assume responsibility for oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant.

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

Fasb accounting standards codification topic 740, income taxes, provides for the recognition of tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions. For the years ended december 31, 2024 and 2023, management believes there are no material uncertain tax positions.

Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 511 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd00
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt031230
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt029898
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt015736
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt021364
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd00
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0SEE SCHEDULE O.
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/FundraisingAmt011871
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01950
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt013821
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt0606956
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt03
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt019
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt087
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0109
IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd01
IRS990/AuditCommitteeInd01
IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd01
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0LAURIE STYRON
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum07735292300
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt02545 W DIVERSEY AVE SUITE 203
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0CHICAGO
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0IL
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd060647
IRS990/BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd00
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd00
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd00
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt0173305
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt0189597
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd00
IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd00
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/FundraisingAmt07963
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt07964
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0143346
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt0159273
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd00
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd01
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd00
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd01
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd00
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd00
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd00
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt0606956
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt040978
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt0161971
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt0594
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt035518
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0451039
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt0613010
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt031121
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt0648528
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd00
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd00
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd00
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd00
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/FundraisingAmt0188
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0464
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ProgramServicesAmt05195
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt05847
IRS990/Desc0CHARITYWATCH (CW) WORKS TO UNCOVER AND REPORT ON WRONGDOING IN THE NONPROFIT SECTOR BY CONDUCTING IN-DEPTH ANALYSES OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, TAX FORMS, FUNDRAISING CONTRACTS & OTHER REPORTING OF NONPROFITS, AND ISSUES CHARITY RATINGS ON AN "A+" TO "F" SCALE. ALONG WITH FINANCIAL EFFICIENCY RATIOS, CW PRESENTS DATA ON GOVERNANCE & TRANSPARENCY, EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION, DONOR PRIVACY POLICIES, AND SELECT AUDIT NOTES & OTHER INFORMATION.SEE SCHEDULE O.CHARITYWATCH (CW) REGULARLY PARTNERS WITH NATIONAL, REGIONAL & LOCAL JOURNALISTS TO CONTRIBUTE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS & OTHER EXPERTISE TO INVESTIGATIONS INVOLVING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND PROVIDES COMMENTARY FOR NEWS STORIES ON CHARITIES & PHILANTHROPY. CW ALSO CONDUCTS QUESTION & ANSWER SESSIONS FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENT JOURNALISTS.CHARITYWATCH (CW) RESEARCHES, WRITES, PUBLISHES, & DISTRIBUTES ORIGINAL REPORTING ON WRONGDOING AT CHARITIES, TIPS FOR GIVING WISELY & AVOIDING CHARITY SCAMS, & GENERAL NONPROFIT NEWS. CW PUBLISHES A CHART REFLECTING CHARITIES WITH HIGH ASSETS AND A LIST OF CHARITY COMPENSATION PACKAGES OF $1 MILLION OR MORE.CHARITYWATCH (CW) PUBLISHES OUR ARTICLES, CHARITY RATINGS, CHARTS, & OTHER INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE AT CHARITYWATCH.ORG. CW ALSO PUBLISHES A BIANNUAL PAPER PUBLICATION, THE CHARITY RATING GUIDE & WATCHDOG REPORT, WHICH REPRESENTS A CONDENSED VERSION OF OUR WORK PUBLISHED ON CHARITYWATCH.ORG.
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind01
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd00
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd01
IRS990/DoingBusinessAsName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0CHARITYWATCH
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd00
IRS990/DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd00
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd00
IRS990/EmployeeCnt05
IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd01
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/ExpenseAmt0501267
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd00
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd00
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt010400
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt010400
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/FundraisingAmt02211
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt08493
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt013857
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt024561
IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd00
IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd00
IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd00
IRS990/Form1098CFiledInd00
IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd00
IRS990/Form8899Filedind00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt01.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt11.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt21.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt31.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt41.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt555.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0DANIEL BOROCHOFF
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1RAY LAY
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2JAMES VALLONE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm3CLINTON E BERRY
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm4SHEETAL JAIN
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm5LAURIE STYRON
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt5159273
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0DIRECTOR/FOUNDER & FORMER PRESIDENT
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1CHAIRMAN
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2TREASURER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3SECRETARY
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4ADVISOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd01
IRS990/FormationYr01992
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd00
IRS990/FSAuditedBasisGrp/SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd0X
IRS990/FSAuditedInd01
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt05
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd00
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd00
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd00
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt0648528
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd00
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd01
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd01
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt05
IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt01
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd00
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd0X
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/FundraisingAmt0624
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt01529
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt07667
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt09820
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/FundraisingAmt0114
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02886
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt07396
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt010396
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt040978
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt040978
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd00
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt03
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt0292050
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt05847
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt0292050
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0CA
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd00
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd00
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd00
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd00
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd00
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd01
IRS990/MissionDesc0SEE SCHEDULE O.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd00
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd00
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt01081933
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt01118474
IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt00
IRS990/NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt01023
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt01081933
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt01118474
IRS990/NoncashContributionsAmt04670
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd00
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/FundraisingAmt01200
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02928
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt032980
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt037108
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt0163
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt014455
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt04083
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt018701
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd00
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/BOYAmt076413
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt0213118
IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt00
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/FundraisingAmt0889
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02196
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt024608
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt027693
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0PUBLICATION
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1REGISTRATIONS
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2REFERENCES, DUES & SUBS
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3PARKING
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt0179
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt112
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02603
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt113
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt020973
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt11157
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt2225
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt021152
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt12603
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt21157
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt3250
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt072685
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt0202214
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/BusinessCd0900099
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc0OTHER INCOME
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/ExclusionAmt0594
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0594
IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt0594
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt04572
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt023004
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0203664
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt0231240
IRS990/OtherWebsiteInd0X
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt01054
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02603
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt029176
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt032833
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt02530
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt02234
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt016900
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt017757
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0LAURIE STYRON
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt0603946
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt036160
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0206268
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt0499
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt022308
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0412029
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0618297
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0640605
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt035518
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt0895117
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt0906516
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0REFUNDS - 2021 AMOUNT: $ 409. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 105. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 35. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 19. CASH BACK CREDIT CARD REWARDS - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 416. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 273. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 249. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 464. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 575.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0602286
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0603946
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0590869
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0634616
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0566666
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt02998383
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt040978
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt036160
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt08028
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0913
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt06847
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt092926
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0594
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0499
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0354
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0682
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0416
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt02545
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.96910
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.97720
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt02998383
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0602286
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0603946
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0590869
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0634616
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0566666
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt02998383
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt03093854
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt0256285
IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt0256285
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt06573
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt06573
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt0256285
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt0613010
IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt01023
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt06400
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt1206718
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc0DEPOSITS
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc1OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE-ASSET, NET OF ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt0285477
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0285477
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt0202214
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt0257308
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt0648528
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FASB ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION TOPIC 740, INCOME TAXES, PROVIDES FOR THE RECOGNITION OF TAX BENEFITS RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023, MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THERE ARE NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt0213118
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt0613010
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt0202214
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt0648528
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0905836
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0869295
IRS990ScheduleJ/AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd0X
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/EquityBasedCompArrngmInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleJ/InitialContractExceptionInd00
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt0159273
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/BonusFilingOrganizationAmount00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm0LAURIE STYRON
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt0CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt0159273
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/SeverancePaymentInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ANNUALLY, THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS REVIEWED AND SET BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS USING INDUSTRY COMPARABILITY DATA. A RECORD OF THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION ON THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY IS MAINTAINED IN THE BOARD MEETING NOTES.
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 3
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE MISSION OF CHARITYWATCH, A NONPROFIT CHARITY WATCHDOG AND INFORMATION SERVICE, IS TO MAXIMIZE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EVERY DOLLAR CONTRIBUTED TO CHARITY BY PROVIDING DONORS WITH THE INFORMATION THEY NEED TO MAKE MORE INFORMED GIVING DECISIONS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1CHARITYWATCH DOES NOT HAVE SUCH COMMITTEES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE EXECUTIVE STAFF OF CHARITYWATCH DOES AN INITIAL REVIEW OF THE FORM 990. AFTER ANY EDITS OR CORRECTIONS ARE MADE, THE FORM 990 IS THEN EMAILED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER FOR REVIEW. AFTER THE BOARD MAKES ANY EDITS OR CORRECTIONS, THE FORM 990 IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3ANNUALLY, THE TREASURER (OR THE PERSON TO WHOM THE TREASURER HAS DELEGATED THIS TASK) SENDS EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE STAFF A LIST OF ITS MAJOR VENDORS ($1,000 OR MORE IN PURCHASES). THEY MUST DISCLOSE ANY CONNECTIONS THAT THEY MAY HAVE AND ANY PERSONAL STAKE THEY MAY POSSESS IN SAID CONNECTIONS (BUT IN THE CASE OF A PUBLIC COMPANY, ONLY IF THEY OWN 1% OR MORE OF THE COMPANY) AND RETURN IT TO THE TREASURER (OR THE PERSON TO WHOM THE TREASURER DELEGATED THIS TASK) WITHIN FOUR WEEKS. COPIES OF THESE QUESTIONNAIRES SHALL BE RETAINED IN CHARITYWATCH'S FILES, AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF ANY RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (IF ANY EXIST).
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4ANNUALLY, THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS REVIEWED AND SET BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS USING INDUSTRY COMPARABILITY DATA. A RECORD OF THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION ON THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY IS MAINTAINED IN THE BOARD MEETING NOTES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE FORM 990 IS ALSO PUBLICLY AVAILABLE FROM ONLINE SOURCES, SUCH AS GUIDESTAR AND PROPUBLICA.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. CHARITYWATCH'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO POSTED ON ITS WEBSITE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE A COMMITTEE. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART 1, LINE 1
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd00
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.