We're thrilled!

CHF has been awarded a third consecutive 4-Star rating by Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent evaluator of charities.

The AKC Canine Health Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing, treating, and curing diseases in all dogs, has once again received the coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America's largest and most-utilized independent evaluator of charities. This rating recognizes the foundation’s sound fiscal management, commitment to accountability and transparency.

“Our hard-working staff, Board of Directors, corporate alliances, researchers, veterinarians, dog clubs, partners, and volunteers contributing to the Foundation’s accomplishments don’t do what they do for the glory, they are truly dedicated to improving canine health. Their efforts, reflected by Charity Navigator’s highest rating, are important aspects of the reason thousands of donors across the world feel confident in supporting our mission,” Susan Lilly, Canine Health Foundation CEO, said.

Charity Navigator works to help donors make educated giving decisions by providing information on more than five thousand charities nationwide and by evaluating their financial health. It calculates each charity’s score based upon several broad criteria, including how much is spent per dollar raised, what percentage of funds goes to programs vs. administrative and fund-raising expenses, and the organization’s long-term financial health. It then assigns a rating from one to four, with four being the best rating.

Receiving four out of a possible four stars indicates that the Canine Health Foundation adheres to good governance and other best practices that minimize the chance of unethical activities and consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way.

This is the third consecutive year the Foundation has received a 4-star rating.

“Only 12 percent of the charities rated by Charity Navigator have received at least three consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that the AKC Canine Health Foundation outperforms most other charities in America,” said Charity Navigator Founder and Chairman of the Board John P. Dugan.

Thank you for your trust and your commitment to helping all dogs live longer, healthier lives!