Mission statement: "to ensure the development of a cure for Parkinson's disease within this decade through an aggressively funded research agenda."

I read Michael J. Fox's memoir, Lucky Man, and here is the quote on the back cover: "The ten years since my diagnosis have been the best ten years of my life, and I consider myself a lucky man." His keen focus on the positive is nothing short of inspirational, and neither is the fact that "to date, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research has funded over $90 million in research, either directly or through partnerships." He may be funny, but he's not kidding around.

Charity Navigator: 4 out of 4 stars

American Institute of Philanthropy (AIP) : A (in their select group of top-rated charities)