Groundswell International Earns a Top Four-Star Rating From Charity Navigator
Groundswell International is proud to share that we have earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, the highest possible designation from the United States’ largest independent evaluator of nonprofits. This recognition reflects our strong financial health and our commitment to accountability, transparency, and long-term impact.
Charity Navigator has been a trusted resource for over 11 million donors annually since 2001, evaluating more than 230,000 nonprofit organizations across the United States. Their comprehensive rating system goes beyond finances to assess how effectively a nonprofit delivers on its mission. Their methodology scores organizations across four key areas:
- Impact & Results, which evaluates what the organization has achieved;
- Accountability & Finance, which reflects transparency and fiscal responsibility;
- Leadership & Adaptability, which looks at clarity of vision and response to change; and
- Culture & Community, which assesses how the organization listens to and learns from its stakeholders.
“We are delighted to provide Groundswell International 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 Groundswell International can accomplish in the years ahead.”
This milestone affirms that our model—supporting communities across the Global South to strengthen local food systems, regenerate landscapes, and build resilience through agroecology from the ground up—is both effective and trustworthy. It reflects the strength of our partnerships with local organizations and the integrity with which we manage resources entrusted to us by donors.
For those who support our mission, this recognition is a confirmation that your contributions are making a measurable difference. We thank you for your continued trust and partnership. With this Four-Star Rating, we’re committed to deepening our impact, scaling our efforts, and helping smallholder farmer communities build healthy farming and food systems where people and nature thrive.