On Charity Navigator, we have a score of 99%, which gives us a four-star rating. Charity Navigator arrives at its scores by paying attention to different parameters such as accountability and finance (74%), leadership and adaptability (10%), and culture and community (16%). When an organization gets a four-star rating, it indicates a high level of trust and transparency.
On GuideStar, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound has a Silver seal that demonstrates our commitment to transparency. It indicates that we have submitted the required financial details, thereby enhancing our credibility. While the platform’s seals give you an indication of an organization’s level of transparency and profile completeness, you may also use it to compare charities and monitor their performance.