April 23, 2019 – The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) has received top honors again this year from Charity Navigator by earning it’s coveted 4-star rating. Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest independent charity evaluator, has recognized the FNIH with its highest rating for demonstrating strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency.

This marks the fifth consecutive year that the FNIH has earned Charity Navigator’s 4-star rating, acknowledging it as an organization that “exceeds industry standards” by executing its mission in a financially efficient way and adhering to sector best practices. This includes a perfect score for accountability and transparency as well as being named one of the top 15 medical research organizations. Only 11 percent of charities evaluated by Charity Navigator have received at least five consecutive 4-star ratings, indicating that the FNIH “outperforms most charities in America.”

Each day, the FNIH furthers its mission to build and lead alliances that advance breakthrough biomedical discoveries to improve the quality of people’s lives. The generosity and support from individuals, not-for-profit organizations, foundations and corporate partners are essential in backing its mission and in accelerating biomedical research that enhances health and saves lives.

Click here to learn more about the FNIH’s rating by Charity Navigator.