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Doctors Without Borders

40 Rector Street 16th Floor, New York, NY 10006

EmergencyEstablished

Doctors Without Borders USA provides life-saving medical care to people caught in crises, including armed conflict, epidemics, and natural disasters.

Service:FoodMedical
Approach:Direct ReliefEmergency Response
Frontline ReliefEstablished
Strong Alignment
Sadaqah
76% to programs
$767.4M revenue

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  • High financial accountability with a Charity Navigator score of 97.0/100
  • Strong program expense ratio of 84.7%, ensuring most funds reach the field
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About

Doctors Without Borders USA (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency relief and infectious disease treatment to populations overwhelmed by catastrophic events 13. In the most recent fiscal year, the organization reported a total revenue of $767,362,916 to support its global medical operations 2.

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How We Evaluate

High financial accountability with a Charity Navigator score of 97.0/100

Strong program expense ratio of 84.7%, ensuring most funds reach the field

Efficient fundraising operations costing only $0.15 per $1 raised

Impact assesses organizational indicators associated with effective programs. Alignment reflects fit with Muslim donor priorities.

ImpactHow effectively the charity creates measurable, positive change relative to the resources it uses.Frontline ReliefGood

MSF demonstrates high impact through direct medical services, including surgeries and the establishment of medical facilities in crisis zones . The organization maintains a program expense ratio of 84.7%, reflecting a strong commitment to field operations over administrative costs .

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AlignmentHow well the charity fits the priorities and values of Muslim donors, including zakat eligibility and cause relevance.Good

This organization is highly aligned with humanitarian causes and is classified as Sadaqah-eligible for donors seeking to support urgent medical relief . Its track record in responding to high-urgency situations like the Haiti earthquake underscores its reliability for donors focused on immediate human suffering .

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Low Organizational RiskDeductions for red flags like low program spending, weak financial reserves, or governance concerns.How Much We Know: HIGHHow much verified, cross-referenced data we have about this charity — higher means more trustworthy scores.

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