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Champions For Learning Earns Fourth Consecutive 4-Star Rating

Champions For Learning’s (The Education Foundation of Collier County) strong financial standing and commitment to accountability and transparency has led the organization to earn a four star rating by Charity Navigator, the leading charity evaluator in America, as it celebrates its 30th year as an organization.

Champions For Learning’s (The Education Foundation of Collier County) strong financial standing and commitment to accountability and transparency has led the organization to earn a four star rating by Charity Navigator, the leading charity evaluator in America, as it celebrates its 30th year as an organization.
This is the seventh time that Champions For Learning has received this distinction. A 4- star rating is the highest rating that an organization can receive.
Of the organizations that Charity Navigator evaluates only 19% of the charities have received four consecutive 4-star evaluations.
“Attaining 4-Star rating verifies that The Education Foundation of Collier County exceeds industry standards and outperforms most charities,” said Charity Navigator’s president Michael Thatcher. “This exceptional designation from Charity Navigator sets the Education Foundation of Collier County apart from its peers and demonstrates to the public its trustworthiness” said Thatcher.
“We are extremely proud to be receiving a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator as we start to celebrate our 30th year,” says Beverly Feagin, Chair of the Board of Directors. “Our Board of Directors and staff are committed to ensuring that the investments from the community create life-changing learning experiences for every student in Collier County”