Shriners Hospitals for Children One of “Best in America”

Shriners Hospitals for Children has received a "Best In America" Seal from Independent Charities of America (ICA) and Local Independent Charities of America (LICA).

The Independent Charities Seal of Excellence is awarded to the members of Independent Charities of America and Local Independent Charities of America that have, upon rigorous independent review, been able to certify, document, and demonstrate on an annual basis that they meet the highest standards of public accountability, program effectiveness, and cost effectiveness. These standards include those required by the US Government for inclusion in the Combined Federal Campaign, probably the most exclusive fund drive in the world. Of the 1,000,000 charities operating in the United States today, it is estimated that fewer than 50,000, or 5 percent, meet or exceed these standards, and, of those, fewer than 2,000 have been awarded this Seal.

In recent years, Shriners Hospitals for Children has also been recognized in Good Housekeeping as one of the best charities for kids, Smart Money Magazine as the number one health charity, and U.S.A. Today as one of America’s top ten charities.  In addition, Shriners Hospitals was awarded a Campbell Research Donor Approval Award as a Superior Health Charity.

Shriners Hospitals for Children's focus is on providing the best family-centered medical care for children with orthopaedic conditions, burns, cleft lip and palate, and spinal cord injuries through patient care, teaching and research. The Best in America designation and other similar recognitions reflect the dedication of this organization to its mission and the good stewardship of the donations it receives. Approximately 90 percent of all money spent by Shriners Hospitals each year is dedicated to patient care and research.

Info about ICA
Independent Charities of America (ICA) is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit association of America's best charities. Its purpose is to represent charities that meet the highest standards of public accountability and program effectiveness and to facilitate gifts to those charities from contributors in fund drives conducted at work and on the web.