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AUTISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE<\/b> EARNS COVETED 4-STAR RATING FROM CHARITY NAVIGATOR, PLATINUM TRANSPARENCY SEAL FROM CANDID\/GUIDESTAR AND TOP RATED BADGE FROM GREAT NONPROFTS.<\/p>\n

The Autism Research Institute’s<\/i><\/b> strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have once again earned it Charity Navigator’s highest rating (“4 stars”)<\/a>, Candid GuideStar’s highest rating (“Platinum”)<\/a> and Great NonProfits’ highest rating (“Top Rated”)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In a letter to the organization<\/a>, Michael Thatcher, president and CEO of Charity Navigator congratulated ARI<\/a> for demonstrating strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency. \u201cBased on the most recent information available, we have issued a new rating for your organization. We are proud to announce Autism Research Institute has earned our fifth consecutive 4-star rating. This is our highest possible rating and indicates that your organization adheres to sector best practices and executes its mission in a financially efficient way. Attaining a 4-star<\/a> rating verifies that Autism Research Institute exceeds industry standards and outperforms most charities in your area of work. Only 17% of the charities we evaluate have received at least 5 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that Autism Research Institute outperforms most other charities in America. This exceptional designation from Charity Navigator sets Autism Research Institute apart from its peers and demonstrates to the public its trustworthiness.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/b>\u201cIt\u2019s important that our donors continue to trust that we\u2019re using their gifts wisely in order to accomplish our mission to support the health and well-being of people affected by autism through innovative, impactful research and education,<\/i>\u201d said Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer of ARI<\/i><\/b>.\u00a0 \u201cThese ratings demonstrate our transparency, good governance, and financial accountability.\u201d\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

The Autism Research Institute’s<\/i><\/b> rating and other information about charitable giving are available free of charge at CharityNavigator.com<\/a> and Candid\/ GuideStar.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About The Autism Research Institute
\n<\/b>Causes of ASD remain unclear but recent scientific advances challenge the traditional view of autism as an untreatable disease\u2014as one that is \u201cgenetically hard-wired.\u201d These developments support the position that Autism Research Institute (ARI) has always maintained: Autism Is Treatable. Established in 1967 by psychologist and renowned father of modern autism research Dr. Bernard Rimland, ARI continues to pioneer in research, outreach, and cooperative efforts with other organizations worldwide. ARI advocates for the rights of people with ASD, and operates without funding from special-interest groups. Visit us online at www.autism.org<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

About Charity Navigator
\n<\/b>Since 2001, Charity Navigator<\/a>, has been empowering millions of donors by providing them with free access to data, tools, and resources to guide philanthropic decision-making. Accessed more than 11 million times annually, donors can give with confidence knowing the organizations that are highly rated on Charity Navigator efficiently steward donations and are accountable and transparent. Charity Navigator is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that does not charge the organizations it evaluates, ensuring ratings remain objective. Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n

About Candid\/GuideStar
\n<\/strong>For a combined 88 years<\/a>, Foundation Center and GuideStar each helped change the world by giving people the information they needed to do good.\u00a0In 2019, the two organizations combined to become a new organization, Candid.\u00a0 Candid is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that does not charge the organizations it evaluates. The organization provides millions of people with access to data, analysis, and tools to understand the social sector and contribute to it. Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n

About Great NonProfits<\/strong>
\nThe GreatNonprofits Top-Rated Awards<\/a> is the one and only people\u2019s choice award where volunteers, donors, and people served by nonprofits are asked to share stories of inspiration, express their appreciation, and potentially help nonprofits earn a spot on the prestigious GreatNonprofits Top-Rated Nonprofits List. 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