What are the best charities in boston?

Question

What are the best (most efficient) charities in boston?

Thanks jcravens. By efficient I mean the ratio of admin and fundraising expensed do not exceed about 75 to 80 % of total expenses. I like to see at least 80 cents on each dollar go to help the issue I'd like to help. I've worked with charitynavigator.org, I'll check out guidestar. Thanks again!

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Most efficient? What do you mean? As in -- the staff doesn't waste time? That they involve large amounts of volunteers (unpaid staff) and the volunteers feel valued and that their time isn't wasted?

I hope by "efficient" you don't mean a nonprofit that doesn't spend money on rent, utilitities, furniture, equipment, staff salaries, etc. -- because I could call that nonprofit VERY inefficient. Professional staff, a place for service to take place and support all have to be paid for.

Guidestar provides a list of all nonprofit organizations in the USA, and basic financial information about each.