Optometry Giving Sight earns four-star rating from Charity Navigator
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The nonprofit organization Optometry Giving Sight announced it has earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, designating it as an official “Give with Confidence” charity.
“Our four-star Charity Navigator rating is further validation that our supporters can trust our commitment to good governance and financial health,” Lois Schoenbrun, FAAO, executive director of Optometry Giving Sight, said in an organization release. “As we work with our partners to eliminate unnecessary vision impairment in the U.S. and around the world, we want our donors to know that we appreciate them and value their trust in us.”
According to the release, the “Give with Confidence” designation indicates that Optometry Giving Sight uses its donations effectively, based on Charity Navigator’s criteria. The nonprofit organization has funded 21 programs in the U.S. and abroad, with a total of $900,000 going toward programs to educate eye care providers and enable access to vision care and eye health.
“We are delighted to provide Optometry Giving Sight with third-party accreditation that validates their operational excellence,” Michael Thatcher, president and CEO of Charity Navigator, said. “The four-star rating is the highest possible rating an organization can achieve. We are eager to see the good work that OGS is able to accomplish in the years ahead.”