Are there any organizations that rate foundations and charities?

Question

I am trying to find a reputable organization with low administrative costs that will provide college scholarships to orphans.

Answer 1

Yes. Try give.org

http://www.give.org/reports/index.asp

or the American Institute of Philanthropy

http://www.charitywatch.org/criteria.html

Answer 2

http://www.guidestar.org/
The leading source of information on US nonprofits. A searchable database of more than 1.5 million IRS-recognized nonprofit organizations.