Optometry Giving Sight Earns Four-Star Rating From Charity Navigator

Optometry Giving Sight (OGS) has announced that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency have earned a Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator. This rating designates Optometry Giving Sight as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that OGS is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator’s criteria. 

Charity Navigator analyzes nonprofit performance based on four key indicators: Impact & Results; Accountability & Finance; Culture & Community; and Leadership & Adaptability.

“Our Four-Star Charity Navigator rating is further validation that our supporters can trust our commitment to good governance and financial health,” said OGS Executive Director Lois Schoenbrun, CAE (Ret.), FAAO.“As we work with our partners to eliminate unnecessary vision impairment in the US and around the world, we want our donors to know that we appreciate them and value their trust in us.”

Optometry Giving Sight supports sustainable and scalable optometry-led programs that educate eye care providers locally, and enable the establishment and delivery of vision care and eye health to all. In 2023, OGS is funding 21 programs in the U.S. and globally, totaling more than $900,000.