Pearl S. Buck International Named 2018 TOP-RATED NONPROFIT by GreatNonprofits

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Pearl S. Buck International Named 2018 TOP-RATED NONPROFIT by GreatNonprofits
Author: Linda J. Bishop, 215-249-0100, x146, lbishop@pearlsbuck.org

Pearl S. Buck has been named a “2018 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits.

Pearl S. Buck International hosts intercultural and international exchanges through its one-to-one child sponsorship program, National Historic Landmark culture tours of the Pearl S. Buck house, and cross culturally focused seminars and events.

“We are honored to be named a 2018 Top-Rated Nonprofit,” Janet Mintzer, President and CEO of Pearl S. Buck International, said, “We appreciate all the work that GreatNonprofits does to promote our organization’s accomplishments this year, including the introduction of our new Pearl S. Buck: Taking Action Tour and public programming such as our Becoming American: Immigration Film Series and Discussion to help advance cultural appreciation.”

The Top-Rated Nonprofit Award is the based on the rating and number of reviews that Pearl S. Buck International received from volunteers, donors, and aid recipients. “Pearl S. Buck International is a positive force in helping heal the wounds in the world caused by poverty and ignorance,” Sandra Carey, a volunteer at Pearl S. Buck International, said.

“Pearl S. Buck International is a great example of a nonprofit making a real difference in their community,” Perla Ni, CEO of GreatNonprofits, said, “Their award is well-deserved recognition not only of their work, but the tremendous support they receive, as shown by the many outstanding reviews they have received from people who have direct experience working with Pearl S. Buck International.”

In addition to national recognition from GreatNonprofits, Pearl S. Buck International has also been chosen as one of the top 50 nonprofits to work for in the United States by The Nonprofit Times, and was the only Pennsylvania nonprofit on the list.  And, within the sector, Pearl S. Buck International is the only nonprofit in Bucks County to achieve certification in the National Standards of Excellence for outstanding practices in operations and governance.

GreatNonprofits is the leading website where people share stories about their personal experiences on more than 1.6 million charities and nonprofits. The GreatNonprofits Top-Rated Awards are the only awards for nonprofits determined by those who have direct experience with the charities – as donors, volunteers, and recipients of aid.

GreatNonprofits is the leading site for donors and volunteers to find stories and ratings of nonprofits. Stories on the site influence 30 million donation decisions a year. Visit www.greatnonprofits.org for more information. 

Pearl S. Buck International® provides opportunities to explore and appreciate other cultures, builds better lives for children around the globe and promotes the legacy of our founder by preserving and interpreting her National Historic Landmark Home.


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