Michael Medved was suggesting contributions to Feed the Children this afternoon. I plan to send a small check to the Salvation Army tomorrow. Add your own recommendations for worthy charities below.
Posted by Jim Miller at September 15, 2008 04:31 PM | Email This"It received an F rating, however, from the American Institute of Philanthropy [5] (AIP), reporting that only 18% of its cash goes to provide services, and 60% goes for direct mail, TV, and other promotional activities. AIP notes that Feed the Children refuses to disclose details about what and to whom it provides any services. It also reports that at one point the charity served up fake audits."
Save The Children is a better choice in IMO...less overhead than the Salvation Army and Feed The Children, and they're very transparent to boot. I tend to do most of my charitable contributions with them.
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Posted by: camarata on September 15, 2008 05:03 PM"It received an F rating, however, from the American Institute of Philanthropy [5] (AIP), reporting that only 18% of its cash goes to provide services, and 60% goes for direct mail, TV, and other promotional activities. AIP notes that Feed the Children refuses to disclose details about what and to whom it provides any services. It also reports that at one point the charity served up fake audits."
Save The Children is a better choice in IMO...less overhead than the Salvation Army and Feed The Children, and they're very transparent to boot. I tend to do most of my charitable contributions with them.
https://secure.ga4.org/01/web_e_ike_08?qp_source=hp%5fpb%5fike
Posted by: camarata on September 15, 2008 05:04 PM