MONTCLAIR, NJ.- Charity Navigator, an independent charity evaluator whose ratings are key to donor confidence in nonprofit organizations, announced that the Montclair Art Museum (MAM) has received a four-star rating for the 2007 fiscal year. This is the first time MAM has achieved four stars, the highest possible score.

Lora Urbanelli, Director of the Montclair Art Museum, said: “We are so thrilled to receive a perfect rating from this respected organization, whose independence helps to ensure its influence. It is terrific news for our fundraising efforts. We are showing ourselves to be a good philanthropic investment.”

In a letter to MAM, Ken Berger, President and CEO, wrote: “We are proud to announce Montclair Art Museum has earned our 4-star rating for its ability to efficiently manage and grow its finances. Approximately a quarter of the charities we evaluate have received our highest rating, indicating that Montclair Art Museum executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way, and outperforms most other charities in America.”

Charity Navigator, the leading charity evaluator in the nation, applies data-driven analysis to the charitable sector. By supporting those charities rated highly by Charity Navigator, donors can be confident they are giving to organizations that are fiscally responsible and financially healthy. MAM’s four-star rating also makes the Museum eligible for new and increased support from various corporate entities.