Sunday, November 18, 2012

Urban Legend: "WELL NOW I KNOW 3 CHARITIES I WILL NOT BE DONATING TO AGAIN!!!!!!!!! "

The story as it came to the Tunnel Dweller and probably you:
"As you open your pocketbooks for the next natural disaster, or the Christmas season, please keep these facts in mind:"
The American Red Cross President and CEO Marsha J. Evans' salary for the 2011 was $951,957 plus expenses.
The United Way President Brian Gallagher receives a $675,000 base salary along with numerous expense benefits .
UNICEF CEO Caryl M. Stern receives $1,900,000 per year (158K) per month, plus all expenses including a ROLLS ROYCE.
Less than 5 cents (4.4 cents) per donated dollar goes to the cause.
Meanwhile...
The Salvation Army's Commissioner Todd Bassett receives a salary of only$13,000 per year (plus housing) for managing this $2 billion dollar organization.96 percent of donated dollars go to the cause.
The American Legion National Commander receives a $0..00 zero salary. Your donations go to help Veterans and their families and youth!
· The Veterans of Foreign Wars National Commander receives a $0..00 zero salary .
Your donations go to help Veterans and their families and youth!
· The Disabled American Veterans National Commander receives a$0..00 zero salary .
Your donations go to help Veterans and their families and youth!
· The Military Order of Purple Hearts National Commander receives a$0..00 zero salary .
Your donations go to help Veterans and their families and youth!
· The Vietnam Veterans Association National Commander receives a$0..00 zero salary .
Your donations go to help Veterans and their families and youth!

Snopes declares the above "mostly outdated and inaccurate" They add that the rumor has been around since 2005 and was inaccurate then, becoming more so now. Also, they say the veteran's groups listed do not rate highly in efficiency

Snopes refers us to several background links including the following:
The Largest U.S. Charities For 2012, which also comes under the link, "America's Most Efficient Charities"
Charity Navigator  "Charity Navigator’s free charity ratings have enabled millions of donors to access relevant information before they make a donation --- giving them the peace of mind they desire."
Guidestar helps you do a search on charities.
MinistryWatch is a help in donating to those claiming to be Christian outreaches.
       Here is their 2011 list on exemplary ministries.  Who to trust and who to be wary of.

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