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BBB Wise Giving Alliance Awards Muscular Dystrophy Association Continuing Accrediation
Highlighting Excellence in Leadership, Finances and Mission-Driven Work
NEW YORK, Thursday, July 10, 2025 – By meeting rigorous standards for board oversight, finances, results reporting and fundraising appeals, the Muscular Dystrophy Association achieved accreditation by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance once again. This accreditation signifies that Muscular Dystrophy Association is a trustworthy, transparent and ethically well-managed nonprofit organization.
“Earning accreditation from the BBB Wise Giving Alliance is a reflection of the trust our supporters place in us and the integrity with which we steward every dollar. This recognition underscores Muscular Dystrophy Association’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and measurable impact on the lives of people with neuromuscular conditions,” said Sharon Hesterlee, PhD, interim President and CEO, Muscular Dystrophy Association.
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance (BBB WGA) is the nation’s only comprehensive charity evaluator, assisting donors in making sound giving decisions. Donors know they can trust a charity if it is accredited by the BBB WGA. Their broad standards go beyond what the law requires and dive deeper than other charity monitoring organizations. Each BBB WGA charity report process involves a rigorous review using 20 holistic BBB Charity Standards, interaction with charity officials about corrective actions needed to address deficiencies, and quality control measures to assure report accuracy. Elite charities who meet these standards have reports posted at Give.org.
“The public can be assured that every charity evaluation is completed with careful, objective analysis of charity information,” says Bennett Weiner, President and CEO of BBB Wise Giving Alliance, “By achieving accreditation once again, Muscular Dystrophy Association has earned public trust having demonstrated its commitment to sound governance, transparency and achieving its mission.”
Every dollar donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association empowers people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and over 300 related neuromuscular diseases. Contributions fuel groundbreaking research to accelerate treatments and strengthen access to expert multidisciplinary care through the nationwide MDA Care Center Network. They also drive advocacy efforts that break down barriers to healthcare, education, and travel. In addition, support makes life-changing programming possible, from community and professional medical education to MDA Summer Camp, offered at no cost to families thanks to the generosity of our donors, volunteers, and partners.
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About Muscular Dystrophy Association
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is the #1 voluntary health organization in the United States for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and over 300 other neuromuscular conditions. For 75 years, MDA has led the way in accelerating research, advancing care, and advocating support and inclusion of families living with neuromuscular disease. MDA's mission is to empower the people we serve to live longer, more independent lives. To learn more visit mda.org and follow MDA on Instagram, Facebook, X, Threads, Bluesky, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube
About Muscular Dystrophy Association’s 75th Anniversary
In 2025, the Muscular Dystrophy Association proudly marks 75 years legacy, impact and momentum in the fight against neuromuscular diseases. Since our founding, MDA has been at the forefront of research breakthroughs, providing access to comprehensive care, and championing the rights of people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and over 300 other neuromuscular diseases. This milestone has been made possible by generations of dedicated support from people living with neuromuscular disease, their families, researchers, clinicians, volunteers, and donors—who boldly drive our mission forward. As we look ahead, we remain committed to honoring this legacy, building on the impact we’ve made together, and continuing our momentum toward transformative progress for people living with neuromuscular disorders. Learn more at MDA75.org.
About BBB Wise Giving Alliance
BBB Wise Giving Alliance (BBB WGA) is a standards-based charity evaluator that seeks to verify the trustworthiness of nationally-soliciting charities by completing rigorous evaluations based on 20 holistic standards that address charity governance, effectiveness reporting, finances, fund raising, appeal accuracy, and other issues. National charity reports are produced by the BBB WGA and local charity reports are produced by local Better Business Bureaus – all reports are available at Give.org.
