Baypath Earns a Four-Star Rating From Charity Navigator
Baypath Earns a Four-Star Rating From Charity Navigator
Hopkinton, MA, November 16, 2023 – Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton, Inc., is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency has earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator. This rating, which is the highest possible, designates Baypath Humane Society as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that our organization is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator’s criteria. Charity Navigator is America’s largest and most-utilized independent charity evaluator. Since 2001, the organization has been an unbiased and trusted source of information for more than 11 million donors annually.
“Our Four-Star Charity Navigator is further validation that our supporters can trust our commitment to good governance and financial health,” said Elizabeth Jefferis, executive director of Baypath Humane Society. Recently, Baypath was granted five acres of land from the town of Hopkinton, which will be the site of a new, state-of-the-art facility that will fulfill Baypath’s mission to provide shelter, care, humane treatment, and loving homes for stray or unwanted companion animals. “Securing a 50-year lease from the town of Hopkinton coupled with earning a four-star rating from Charity Navigator is a testament to the quality of our business practices and financial viability as we move ahead with our future plans. Together, these recognitions demonstrate the sustainability required to serve our community over the long term.”
Charity Navigator analyzes nonprofit performance based on four key indicators, referred to as beacons. Currently, nonprofits can earn scores for the Impact & Results, Accountability & Finance, Culture & Community, and Leadership & Adaptability beacons.
“We are delighted to provide Baypath Humane Society 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 Baypath is able to accomplish in the years ahead.”
Baypath is committed to animals in need and serves our community by fostering relationships, promoting education, and making a positive impact on pet overpopulation.
“We are incredibly honored for this designation and hope that it will introduce our work to new supporters who can help us advance our mission,” said Courtney McFarland, president of Baypath Humane Society’s Board of Directors.
Baypath Humane Society’s rating and other information about charitable giving are available free of charge on charitynavigator.org.
About Baypath Humane Society
Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to providing shelter, care, humane treatment, and loving homes for stray or unwanted companion animals. We seek to serve our community by fostering relationships, promoting education, and making a positive impact on pet overpopulation.