Awards & Recognition
Awards & Recognition
Awards For Being one of The world's best international charities
Awards For Being one of The world's best international charities
Forbes Magazine
*Evaluated In Years 2000-2017
2017– BBF is #66 in Forbes rating of the Top 100 U.S. Charities, December 2017. One of thirteen charities from the list with 100% fundraising efficiency and one of fourteen charities with 99% or higher for charitable commitment.
2016 – BBF was ranked #56 in Forbes rating of the Top 100 U.S. Charities, December 2016. One of ten charities from the list with 100% fundraising efficiency and one of eleven charities with 99% or higher for charitable commitment.
2015 – Tied for first as the most efficient charity with a 100% rating in fundraising efficiency.
2014 – Tied for first as the most efficient charity with a 100% rating in both fundraising efficiency and charitable commitment.
2013 – Tied for first as the most efficient charity with a 100% rating in both fundraising efficiency and charitable commitment.
2012 – Tied for first as the most efficient charity with a 100% rating in both fundraising efficiency and charitable commitment and listed as “All Star Charity"
2011 – Tied for first as the most efficient charity with a 100% rating in both fundraising efficiency and charitable commitment.
2010 – Tied for first as the most efficient charity with a 100% rating in both fundraising efficiency and charitable commitment.
2009 – Noted as one of the five most efficient charities with a 100% rating in both fundraising efficiency and charitable commitment.
2008 – Noted as one of the four most efficient charities with a 100% rating in both fundraising efficiency and charitable commitment.
2007 – Noted as “Efficient as they come” with a 100% rating in both fundraising efficiency and charitable commitment.
2006 – High performer in all evaluation indexes, 100% or higher in fundraising efficiency, charitable commitment and donor dependency.
2005 – 100% fundraising efficiency and charitable commitment (one of only 5 charities to receive this rating).
2004 – Top performer in all evaluation indexes, 100% or higher in fundraising efficiency, charitable commitment and donor dependency.
2003 – BBF listed as one of ten Gold Star charities out of 200 charities reviewed.
2000 through 2003 – Top performer in two evaluation indexes,100% fundraising efficiency and charitable commitment.
Better Business Bureau
2006 – 2018 – “Wise Giving Alliance Standards” Seal of Approval
Charity Navigator
- 2018 4-Star Rating
- 2003-2009, 2014-2018 4-Star Rating
- Ranked 2nd of 52 international relief agencies (December 2005)
Chronicle of Philanthropy
*Evaluated In Years 1999-2017
2017 – 123th largest in the United States
2016 – 107th largest in the United States
2015 – 100th largest in the United States
2014 – 84th largest in the United States
2013 – 57th largest in the United States
2012 – 71st largest in the United States
2011 – 59th largest in the United States, 14th largest international charity
2010 – 59th largest in the United States, 12th largest international charity
2009 – Ranked 6th in NonProfit 400
2008 – 46th largest in the United States, 6th largest international charity
2007 – 47th largest in the United States, 6th largest international charity
2006 – 42nd largest in the United States, 9th largest international charity
2005 – 40th largest charity in the United States, 6th largest international charity
2004 – 101st largest charity in the United States, 17th largest international charity
2003 – 78th largest charity in the United States, 8th largest international charity
2002 – 146th largest charity in the United States, 15th largest international charity
Consumer's Digest
2012 – Most Efficient Development/Distribution Charity with a 99.63% efficiency rating.
Guidestar
2018 – Platinum Participant
Non-Profit Times
*Ranked in years 1989, 1999, 2000 and 2003 through 2016
2016 – 78 of 100 top charities
2011 – 2015 – Listed in top 100 U.S. charities.
2010 – 52 of 100 top charities
2009 – 15 of 100 top charities
2008 – 41 of 100 top charities
2007 – lowest combined administration and fundraising costs in Non Profit Times 100
2006 – lowest combined administration & fundraising costs in Non Profit Times 100
2005 – 38 of 100 top charities, lowest combined administration & fundraising costs in Non Profit Times 100
2004 – 79 of 100 top charities and 13th largest gift-in-kind agency, lowest combined administration & fundraising costs in Non Profit Times 100
2003 – 66 of 100 top charities and 8th largest gift-in-kind agency
CNN Money Magazine
*Evaluated in years 1991, 1992, 1993 and 1999
1991 – Most efficient U.S. foreign relief and development agency (99.7% of income goes directly to programs for the needy throughout the world.)
1992 & 1993 – Most cost efficient gift-in-kind agency
1999 – 11th largest gift-in-kind agency
Smart Money
*Evaluated in 1999
1999 - 11th Largest International Charity
Yahoo Finance
*Evaluated in 2004
2004 - #1 Most Efficient Charities
Make A Monetary Contribution
Frequently AskedDonation Questions
All donations must be pre-approved and meet our guidelines to make sure your donations are accepted.
Donations We Accept
- Pharmaceuticals and supplies from manufacturers
- Over-the-counter medication (expiration must be over a year away)
- Short-dated pharmaceuticals from manufacturers*
- Short-dated medical supplies*
- Hospital beds and equipment from facilities
- Walkers, canes, crutches, bedside commodes, shower chairs, etc.
- Wheelchairs, non-electric preferable
*Twelve months or more remaining until expiration.
Donations We Cannot Accept
- Items that have not been completely sanitized and cleaned
- Expired items or items that will expire in less than six months (unless specifically requested by the recipient organization)
- Prescriptions that have been issued to an individual
- Most high-tech equipment (call to be sure)
- Equipment in need of repair
For more information, please email mail@brothersbrother.org or call 412-321-3160.
All donations must be pre-approved and meet our guidelines to make sure your donations are accepted.
Donations We Accept
- Used books in excellent condition (see above)
- Library and fiction books in excellent condition
- Textbooks, non-fiction books and reference materials with a copyright date less than 10 years old
- New office and school supplies (i.e. paper, pens, pencils, etc.)
Donations We Cannot Accept
- Textbooks, non-fiction books and reference materials with a copyright date older than 10 years
- Damaged books
- Religious materials
- Journals
- Magazines
- Encyclopedias
For more information, please email us at education@brothersbrother.org or email 412-321-3160.
All donations must be pre-approved and meet our guidelines to make sure your donations are accepted.
Note: In disaster situations the following list of items may change to accommodate the needs of those affected.
Donations We Accept
- New personal care/hygiene items (expiration must be at least one year away)
- New over-the-counter medication (expiration must be at least one year away)
- New clothing (tags still attached)
Donations We Cannot Accept
- Used clothing
- Food items
For more information, please email mail@brothersbrother.org or call 412-321-3160.
Make A Monetary Contribution
Frequently AskedDonation Questions
All donations must be pre-approved and meet our guidelines to make sure your donations are accepted.
Donations We Accept
- Pharmaceuticals and supplies from manufacturers
- Over-the-counter medication (expiration must be over a year away)
- Short-dated pharmaceuticals from manufacturers*
- Short-dated medical supplies*
- Hospital beds and equipment from facilities
- Walkers, canes, crutches, bedside commodes, shower chairs, etc.
- Wheelchairs, non-electric preferable
*Twelve months or more remaining until expiration.
Donations We Cannot Accept
- Items that have not been completely sanitized and cleaned
- Expired items or items that will expire in less than six months (unless specifically requested by the recipient organization)
- Prescriptions that have been issued to an individual
- Most high-tech equipment (call to be sure)
- Equipment in need of repair
For more information, please email mail@brothersbrother.org or call 412-321-3160.
All donations must be pre-approved and meet our guidelines to make sure your donations are accepted.
Donations We Accept
- Used books in excellent condition (see above)
- Library and fiction books in excellent condition
- Textbooks, non-fiction books and reference materials with a copyright date less than 10 years old
- New office and school supplies (i.e. paper, pens, pencils, etc.)
Donations We Cannot Accept
- Textbooks, non-fiction books and reference materials with a copyright date older than 10 years
- Damaged books
- Religious materials
- Journals
- Magazines
- Encyclopedias
For more information, please email us at education@brothersbrother.org or email 412-321-3160.
All donations must be pre-approved and meet our guidelines to make sure your donations are accepted.
Note: In disaster situations the following list of items may change to accommodate the needs of those affected.
Donations We Accept
- New personal care/hygiene items (expiration must be at least one year away)
- New over-the-counter medication (expiration must be at least one year away)
- New clothing (tags still attached)
Donations We Cannot Accept
- Used clothing
- Food items
For more information, please email mail@brothersbrother.org or call 412-321-3160.