Give with confidence: Wilderness Inquiry awarded highest charity ranking

Wilderness inquiry is honored to have been awarded Charity Navigatorโ€™s 4-star rating for the fifth consecutive year and the ninth year overall! This award is the highest-ranking award Charity Navigator grants to nonprofits and it demonstrates that Wilderness Inquiry is carrying out the mission of inclusive adventures in a financially efficient and transparent way. Only 12 percent of charities assessed by the nationโ€™s largest evaluator have accomplished 5 consecutive 4-star ratings.

โ€œAttaining a 4-star rating verifies that Wilderness Inquiry exceeds industry standards and outperforms most charities in your area of work,โ€ said Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator. โ€œThis exceptional designation from Charity Navigator sets Wilderness Inquiry apart from its peers and demonstrates to the public its trustworthiness.โ€

Greg Lais, Founder and Executive Director of Wilderness Inquiry, shared, โ€œWe are committed to ensuring that all support for Wilderness Inquiry has the greatest impact possible, with donations going directly to inclusive programs in the outdoors. The 4-star rating from Charity Navigator is an honor and demonstrates our commitment to quality and good stewardship.โ€

Wilderness Inquiry scored 97.10 out of 100 for financial performance and 100 out of 100 for accountability and transparency. You can view Wilderness Inquiryโ€™s full profile on all financial, accountability and transparency metrics here.