Awards & Ratings

Find out why Smile Train receives high ratings and reviews.

Smile Train cleft patient gives a thumbs up

Give With Confidence

Since our founding in 1999, Smile Train has been committed to efficiently and effectively helping children with clefts and providing transparency into our financials. Smile Train consistently receives independent and unbiased high ratings from supporters, charity watchers, and publishers around the world. Below are just a few recognitions from leading authorities.

List of Awards and Ratings

Candid Seal 2024

Candid 2024 Platinum Seal

For restaurants, there’s Yelp. For real estate, there’s Zillow. For nonprofits, there’s Candid. Candid provides the most comprehensive data and insights about the social sector so you can get the information you need to create change. Smile Train currently has the highest possible rating from Candid, the Platinum seal.

Great Non-Profit 2024 Top Rated

GreatNonProfits

GreatNonprofits is the leading platform for community-sourced reviews about nonprofits. These stories are submitted by people who know the organization the best. Smile Train is currently listed as a 2024 Top-Rated Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits.

charity natigator seal

Charity Navigator

Charity Navigator, the world’s largest independent charity evaluating service, rigorously rates nonprofits according to its “Encompass Rating System,” which accounts for organizations financial health, transparency, accountability, sustainability, and other key indicators. Smile Train currently has a Four-Star rating according to this system.

Facebook Reviews

Facebook

As the world’s largest social network, members of Facebook have the ability to communicate with friends, family, celebrities, and organizations — this includes writing reviews about charities. Smile Train currently has a rating of 4.6 stars out of 5 on Facebook.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

As the most popular search engine in the world, Google Reviews allow customers to publicly post a review on Google about their experience with an organization and its services. Smile Train currently has a rating of 4.9 stars out of 5 on Google.

Forbes 100 Largest Charities (2020)

Each year, Forbes ranks America's largest charity and nonprofit organizations. In 2020, Smile Train finished in the top 100.

More Smile Train Awards

Mid-sized Nonprofit of the Year

2024, Shorty Impact Awards

Best Research Report, Economic Impact

2024, Shorty Impact Awards

Best Global Campaign, World Smile Day

2024, Shorty Impact Awards

Best Partnership, KidsOR Solar Operating Rooms

2024, Anthem Awards

Best PR Campaign, World Smile Day

2024, Anthem Awards

Most Landmarks Illuminated in 24 Hours

2024, GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS

Non-Profit Communications Team of the Year

2024, PRNews Platinum Awards

World’s Largest Album of Smiles

2023, GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™

Best Blog & Micro-Blog

2023, 2024, Shorty Awards

Best Initiative Award, Model & Speech App

2019, International Humanitarian City

Best Healthcare NGO Of The Year

2018, World CSR Congress

Best Short Subject Documentary

2008, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

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