Ratings and Reviews

Our Commitment to Transparency and Excellence

At the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, we are committed to stewarding every donation with integrity, accountability, and purpose. Independent organizations have recognized The Fellowship for our financial transparency, charitable impact, workplace culture, and organizational effectiveness. Explore the ratings, accreditations, and reviews below to learn how trusted third-party evaluators assess our commitment to serving Jews in need, supporting Israel, and honoring the trust of our donors.

BBB Wise Giving Alliance

The Fellowship is fully accredited by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, which is affiliated with the Council of Better Business Bureaus, indicating that we meet all the BBB’s 20 Standards for Charity Accountability. BBB evaluates charities based on their governance, results reporting, finances, and truthful and transparent communication.

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Guidestar

The Fellowship has earned the GuideStar Platinum Transparency. GuideStar is the world’s largest source of up-to-date information on nonprofit organizations, providing important context to the financial information available from the IRS to help you better evaluate how we’re using your donations.

Charity Navigator

Charity Navigator is the nation’s largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities, whose ratings are calculated based on an organization’s “beacons” in the areas of Impact & Measurement, Accountability & Finance, Culture & Community, and Leadership & Adaptability.

America’s Top 100 Charities

In 2025, The Fellowship was named to Forbes’ Top 100 Charities in America list for the fifth consecutive year, achieving its highest ranking at #66.

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NonProfit Times

For the fifth time, the Fellowship has been named one of the 2025 Best Nonprofits to Work For by The NonProfit Times, the leading national business publication for nonprofit managers. 2025 also marks The Fellowship’s 3rd consecutive top 10 placement amongst midsize employers.

Best Places to Work for Women

In 2025, The Fellowship debuted on BCG’s list of Best Places to Work for Women, achieving an impressive ranking of 38 out of 62 for mid-sized employers, reflecting its inclusive, purpose-driven, and supportive culture.

Best Workplaces in Illinois

The Fellowship is proud to have been named a ‘Best Workplace in Illinois’ for 2026, its second consecutive year receiving the honor. The award, organized by Best Companies Group and ILSHRM, is a research-driven program examining a company’s practices, programs and benefits through the perspective of employees.

Chicago’s Best Workplaces

In 2025, The Fellowship appeared for the first time on the Sun-Times’ list of Best Workplaces in Chicago, ranking in the top 5 amongst mid-sized employers, and in the top 24 throughout Chicagoland.

IFCJ nonprofit organization recognized as a top-rated charity in 2026 for its impactful humanitarian work and positive community reviews.

Top-Rated Nonprofit

The International Fellowship of Christians & Jews was named a 2026 Top-Rated Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits, the leading website for community recommendations for charities and nonprofits.

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Best in America

The International Fellowship of Christians & Jews has been awarded with the America’s Best Charities Seal of Excellence. The America’s Best Charities Seal of Excellence is awarded to charitable organizations that meet the highest standards of public accountability, program effectiveness, and cost effectiveness.

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State Solicitation Registration Charities of America (SSCRA)

The Fellowship has earned the State Solicitation Registration Charities of America (SSCRA) Compliance Shield of Approval, which is awarded to charities working hand-in-hand with state solicitation offices to protect the public and defend the reputation of the charitable community. SSCRA stands by state solicitation officials and their duty to protect the public against fraudulent charities.

ANA Nonprofit Federation

The Fellowship was selected by the ANA Nonprofit Federation, as the Nonprofit Organization of the Year! This honor recognizes a nonprofit for organizational excellence. The ANA Nonprofit Federation is one of the most prominent associations in the U.S. for fundraising professionals. It is an honor to be recognized by our professional fundraising peers for our leadership and fundraising excellence.

Partner Endorsements

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Gov. Mike Huckabee

“I strongly believe that supporting Israel is one of the most meaningful things a believer can do. This is why I’m partnering with Israel’s most impactful relief organization, the International…

Michele Bachmann

“I have a tremendous love for Israel, and great admiration for the Israeli people. This is why I’m partnering with Israel’s largest provider of humanitarian aid, and the premier organization…

Beneficiary Reviews

I find comfort in the help from The Fellowship. I almost never leave my home, and I rely on the food I receive thanks to The Fellowship.

Anna, 85-year-old Holocaust survivor, Haifa, Israel

The people from The Fellowship are like angels to me – they help me so much, and I bless them every day.

Yaffa, 81. Ashkelon, Israel

That is the most important thing for me at my age – to know that I am remembered and helped to survive even in this difficult year of war.

Chaya, 97-year-old Holocaust survivor, Tiberias, Israel

Your Impact

The Fellowship is a trusted non-profit with decades of experience supporting Jewish people in need – in Israel, the former Soviet Union, and around the world. Thanks to our faithful donors, we’re able to fight poverty, provide security, and facilitate aliyah (immigration to Israel) through hundreds of lifesaving projects.

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Financials

At The Fellowship, we take financial accountability and good stewardship of our donors’ funds very seriously! Find out how your gifts to The Fellowship were allocated to best serve Israel and needy Jewish people worldwide in IFCJ’s financial summary and more.

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