When you support a cause, you’re placing your trust in its mission and its stewardship — and we take that responsibility very seriously. Today, we’re honored to share that BirdsCaribbean has earned two independent recognitions that affirm our commitment to integrity, impact, and responsible conservation. 

The Reviews Are In for BirdsCaribbean…

We are proud to announce that Charity Navigator, the largest independent charity evaluator in the U.S., has officially granted BirdsCaribbean a four-star rating for excellence as a highly effective nonprofit conservation organization. This is the highest possible rating and signifies that we are meeting or exceeding standards and best practices across almost all areas evaluated. 

What a Four-Star Rating Means for Donors

Charity Navigator answers the critical question “How do I know my charitable gift will be used effectively?” With this recognition, you can give with confidence, knowing your generosity is stewarded responsibly and translated into real, measurable conservation impact. 

Charity Navigator evaluates 501(c)(3) nonprofits using data from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), information submitted by the nonprofit, and data from Charity Navigator partners. Organizations are then assessed across four categories: Impact and Results, Accountability and Finance, Leadership and Adaptability, and Culture and Community. In short, our four-star rating demonstrates that BirdsCaribbean is effective, accountable, and well-led — and that our results align with our mission.

BirdsCaribbean goes Platinum

We also earned our Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid (formerly GuideStar)! This is the highest level of recognition awarded by the sector’s leading authority on nonprofit data. Only 1% of U.S.-registered nonprofits achieved Platinum status in 2024 — and BirdsCaribbean is proud to be one of them. 

This distinction reflects our strong financial health and commitment to openness. For our supporters, it provides clear assurance that our bird conservation initiatives are backed by credible, responsible management. You can view our BirdsCaribbean Candid profile here.

We earned the Platinum Seal by completing Candid’s rigorous four-stage reporting process . We began at the Bronze level by sharing verified mission and leadership information, advanced to Silver through detailed reporting on our bird conservation programs and the island communities we serve, and reached Gold by providing audited financial statements and board demographics to demonstrate fiscal integrity. Finally, we attained the prestigious Platinum Seal by reporting specific, quantitative metrics — such as birds monitored and local partners trained — demonstrating that our strategies are delivering tangible impact for Caribbean birds.

Our Commitment to Transparency and Impact

Our staff, partners, members, and donors across the Caribbean are deeply dedicated to our mission to empower local conservationists while protecting birds and their habitats. We value every donation we receive, as each one allows us to reduce threats to birds, advance research, expand education and outreach that foster a culture of respect for birds and nature, build local capacity, support communities, and strengthen Caribbean ecosystems for both birds and people. 

We are grateful for these recognitions and extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our donors and supporters who helped make them possible.

We know choosing where to give matters. With an inclusive culture, strong leadership, impactful programs — and now with the independent validation through a four-star Charity Navigator rating and Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid — you can be confident that a gift to BirdsCaribbean will be put to work where it’s needed most. 

To support our critical work protecting birds and their habitats, visit: https://givebutter.com/DonateBC