NEW
YORK, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American
Skin Association (ASA) is thrilled to announce that it has received
Candid's eminent 2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency and the coveted
Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator. Candid (formerly Guidestar
& Foundation Center) is the world's largest source of
information on nonprofit organizations and Charity Navigator is
America's premier assessor of charities.
The Platinum seal is Candid's highest honor and puts ASA in the
top 0.1% of nonprofit organizations. To receive this seal, Candid
evaluated ASA via rigorous standards. Organizations must present
transparent and updated information on their mission, programs,
goals, strategies, and financial statements prepared by an
independent auditing firm. The honor is only bestowed on nonprofits
that consistently illustrate the highest level of responsible
fiscal management and commitment to accountability and
transparency.
"It is with great pride that we accept Candid's Platinum Seal
for the fourth consecutive year," said ASA Chairman, Howard P. Milstein. "This seal undoubtedly
reflects the dedicated efforts of ASA's Board of Directors and
staff in maintaining a fiscally efficient and transparent
organization committed to expanding dermatologic research."
The Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator designates ASA as an
official "Give with Confidence" charity and is only awarded to
those exceeding industry standards and outperforming most
organizations in their area of philanthropy. American Skin
Association achieved perfect scores of 100% on both essential
rating criteria, Accountability & Finance and Culture &
Community. The Accountability & Finance beacon assesses
charities' fiscal health and operational governance, while the
Culture & Community beacon evaluates the nonprofit's engagement
with its community.
"We are delighted to provide American Skin Association with
third-party accreditation that validates their 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 ASA is able to accomplish in
the years ahead."
Since its establishment in 1987, ASA and its affiliates have
funded more than $50 million in
critical grants to support talented young scientists who have gone
on to become top researchers in their fields. These individuals
work to find cutting-edge methods to prevent, detect, and treat
skin cancer and other skin diseases. In addition, ASA has made
crucial investments in the well-being of future generations,
putting great effort and resources into educating young people
about the importance of sun safety and skin health. ASA supports an
acclaimed nationwide skin health educational initiative for
children and adolescents, taught by medical students, through
collaboration with the Sun Protection Outreach Teaching by Students
(SPOTS) program.
"American Skin Association is honored to receive the highest
ratings from the two most esteemed charity evaluators," added
David A. Norris, MD, President of
ASA. "Charity Navigator's Four-Star Rating and Candid's Platinum
designation stand as beacons of trust, reflecting ASA's unwavering
commitment to the highest level of financial transparency and
accountability. Our donors can be assured that their generosity
fuels our mission to advance dermatologic research and promote skin
health."
In today's ever-challenging economic climate, donors seek
transparency and accountability from the organizations they choose
to support. The high honors bestowed by Candid and Charity
Navigator reconfirm that ASA is worthy of its donors' confidence
and generosity.
To learn more about ASA's important work, or to make a gift
today, visit americanskin.org.
ABOUT AMERICAN SKIN ASSOCIATION
A unique collaboration of patients, families, advocates,
physicians and scientists, ASA has evolved over nearly four decades
as a leading force in efforts to defeat melanoma, skin cancer and
other skin diseases. Established as a 501(c)(3) organization to
serve the now more than 100 million Americans – one-third of the
U.S. population – afflicted with skin disorders, the organization's
mission remains to: advance research, champion skin health –
particularly among children, and drive public awareness about skin
disease. For more information, visit americanskin.org.
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