NEW YORK, NY. - October 7, 2008 - The Resource Foundation, an expert at helping donors give to Latin America and the Caribbean, announced today that it has received the coveted four-star rating from Charity Navigator. Four-stars is the highest possible rating given to a charity for organizational efficiency and sound fiscal management. It is awarded only to organizations that exceed industry standards and outperform most US charities.

"This 'exceptional' designation from Charity Navigator differentiates The Resource Foundation from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust," wrote Ken Berger, President and Executive Director of Charity Navigator in his letter to The Resource Foundation. He stated that this designation helps informed donors feel confident that their contributions are being utilized in the most effective and transparent manner.

"This award is a testament to our dedicated supporters, as well as to the talents of our Board and our professional staff," said Loren Finnell, President & CEO of The Resource Foundation. "For over 20 years, we have been dedicated to supporting innovative, sustainable programs in Latin America and the Caribbean by working with donors and local non-profit organizations. We are very proud of this recognition, and it further motivates us to continue our important efforts to improve the living standards for the region’s disadvantaged."

Charity Navigator, the nation's premier, independent charity evaluator, bases its ratings on a rigorous formula that examines an organization's efficient application of funds and its capacity to manage growth in programs and services. The report on The Resource Foundation indicated that 92.3% of organizational revenue was dedicated to programs.

About The Resource Foundation
The Resource Foundation is a US nonprofit organization that facilitates charitable giving from corporate, individual and foundation donors to Latin America and the Caribbean. Since 1987, The Resource Foundation has leveraged its regional expertise to help donors optimize the impact of their philanthropy through specialized, tailored services. These include philanthropic advising, program identification, rigorous due diligence, funds transfers, monitoring and evaluation, multi-lingual capabilities, and training and assistance related to giving strategies. By forming partnerships with carefully vetted non-profit organizations in 23 countries in the region, The Resource Foundation empowers the disadvantaged so that they can have the skills, knowledge and opportunities to improve their lives. The Resource Foundation is also a founding member of the Alliance for International Giving. For more information, visit www.resourcefnd.org.

The Resource Foundation

The Resource Foundation

The Resource Foundation (TRF) is a U.S. nonprofit organization that helps donors support effective, locally driven development programs in Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada.

Founded in 1987, TRF provides tailored advisory, consulting and grant administration assistance to corporations, individuals and foundations interested in supporting high-impact programs throughout the region. Donors rely on TRF's regional expertise, multilingual staff and knowledge of the region’s nonprofits and programs to safely and securely support projects that make a difference.

Through partnerships, technical assistance and grants to carefully vetted organizations in 28 countries,TRF fulfills its mission to empower the disadvantaged so that they can have the skills, knowledge and opportunities to improve their lives.

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