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The Independent Charities Seal of
Excellence is awarded to the members of Independent Charities of
America and Local Independent Charities of America that have, upon
rigorous independent review, been able to certify, document, and
demonstrate on an annual basis that they meet the highest standards
of public accountability, program effectiveness, and cost
effectiveness. These standards include those required by the US
Government for inclusion in the Combined Federal Campaign, probably
the most exclusive fund drive in the world. Of the 1,000,000
charities operating in the United States today, it is estimated that
fewer than 50,000, or 5 percent, meet or exceed these standards,
and, of those, fewer than 2,000 have been awarded this Seal.
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