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All Rights Reserved.Top Charities 2024EDITED BY WILLIAM P. BARRETTDECEMBER 10, 2024, 06:30 AMWhen natural or man-made disasters are in the news, members of the 2024 Forbes list of America’s Top 100 Charities are likely already racing to provide help. After Hurricane Helene hit in September, 75-year-old Direct Relief, ranked No. 5, sent drugs and health care supplies to hard hit areas. World Central Kitchen, founded in 2010 and the youngest charity on the list at No. 82, served up hot meals and fresh water. A full quarter of the report at least some disaster relief activities somewhere. , Forbes’ America’s Top 100 Charities list ranks the biggest charities in the U.S. based on private contributions and offers key financial metrics that can guide donor giving., The exceptional charities on this list have earned perfect scores across all metrics in all four beacons in our Encompass Rating System.Based on our metrics, these organizations are highly impactful in their given cause area, are fiscally responsible and transparent, and follow leadership and organizational culture best practices..