Shatterproof has been evaluated by Charity Navigator, the world’s largest and most trusted nonprofit evaluator, and earned a Four-Star Rating

NORWALK, CT — Shatterproof has earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator due to its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency. This rating designates Shatterproof as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that the organization is using its donations effectively based on the Charity Navigator criteria. Charity Navigator is America’s largest and most-utilized independent charity evaluator. Since 2001, the organization has been an unbiased and trusted source of information for more than 11 million donors annually.

Charity Navigator analyzes nonprofit performance based on four key indicators, referred to as beacons. Currently, nonprofits can earn scores for the Impact and Results, Accountability and Finance, Culture and Community, and Leadership and Adaptability beacons.

“We are delighted to provide Shatterproof with third-party accreditation that validates its operational excellence,” said Michael Thatcher, president and CEO of Charity Navigator. “The Four-Star Rating is the highest possible rating an organization can achieve. We are eager to see the good work that Shatterproof is able to accomplish in the years ahead.”

A rating by Charity Navigator enables organizations to help more people turn their values, passions and beliefs into meaningful change and impact. Charity Navigator provides the data, ratings and advice that cut through the noise, making it easy to make informed choices that turn intent into action. Because whether it’s money, time, expertise, information or material goods, there are more ways not just to believe, but to act.

“Our Four-Star Charity Navigator rating is further validation that our supporters can trust our
commitment to good governance and financial health,” said Kirsten Suto Seckler, chief marketing and communications officer, Shatterproof. “We hope that it will introduce our work to new supporters who can help us advance our mission to building a future where people with addiction are treated the same way as people with any other illness 
 —  with compassion and treatment, including medical care, that works."

The Shatterproof rating and other information about charitable giving are available free of
charge on charitynavigator.org.

ABOUT CHARITY NAVIGATOR:
Charity Navigator helps millions of people take action and support the causes they care about by connecting them to the best charities that align with their passions and values.

ABOUT SHATTERPROOF:
Shatterproof is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the addiction treatment system in the U.S. Shatterproof is focused on guiding society, especially families, through the complexities of a substance use disorder; informing the public on prevention, treatment and recovery from addiction; and educating the public to reduce addiction stigma to ensure that people who use substances or have a substance use disorder can live healthy and fulfilled lives. Find Shatterproof on Facebook, X and YouTube: @ShatterproofHQ or follow them on Instagram: @weareshatterproof. To learn more, visit www.Shatterproof.org.
 

 

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