BFOA Excels in Nationwide Charity Ratings
Achieves “Platinum Seal of Transparency” Plus a “Four Star Rating” and “100% Give With Confidence” Score
New York, NY –April 2, 2026– It is with great pride that the Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) announces it has received the highest scores from two independent organizations that track commitment to accountability and impact for 501(c)(3) charities: a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, a 100% Give With Confidence Score from Charity Navigator, and a Four-Star Rating, also from Charity Navigator.
“Our Board of Directors is comprised of a team of broadcast industry executives who are dedicated to ensuring full transparency and maximum effectiveness from the Broadcasters Foundation,” noted Scott Herman, Chair of the BFOA Board of Directors. “Our goal is to help every broadcaster who qualifies for aid, and we must always have the funds to do so.”
“Our donors have often commented on the fact that they see the money going where it belongs — to the hard-working individuals in our business who are suffering from debilitating illness or disaster and simply need a hand-up during a trying time,” said Tim McCarthy, President of the BFOA. “These top-tier ratings are a further affirmation of our ongoing commitment to providing aid to broadcast radio and television professionals in critical need — whether behind the mic, in front of the camera, or at a desk,”
The Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid is the highest level of recognition for U.S. nonprofits, indicating a top-tier commitment to accountability and impact. It requires organizations to share in-depth data on goals, strategies, metrics, and board demographics, and is achieved by fewer than 1% of nonprofits.
A Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator is achieved only when a charitable organization exceeds or meets best practices and industry standards and is likely to be “highly effective.” To receive a 100% “Give With Confidence” rating a charity must meet in four key metrics, including, accountability and finance; impact and measurement; leadership and adaptability; and culture and community.
About the Broadcasters Foundation of America: www.broadcastersfoundation.org
The mission of the Broadcasters Foundation of America is to improve the quality of life for men and women in the radio and television broadcast profession who find themselves in acute need. The Foundation reaches out across the country to identify and provide an anonymous safety net in cases of critical illness, accident, and other serious misfortune. The Broadcasters Foundation of America is a 501(c(3) Public Charity and has received four stars from Charity Navigator, its highest rating, and a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid/Guidestar.
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