Well. You just never know what some "charitable" organizations are doing with your hard-earned money.
We all, well most of us, want to help others. I think that's hardwired into our nature. When I see folks using their time and resources to collect donations for underprivileged folks or for veterans and other charities, I want to help and I often do toss in some change or a buck or two.
These charities need money to help others and for their operating costs. My father passed away from Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) and the ALS Association is one that I support from time to time.
We all, well most of us, want to help others. I think that's hardwired into our nature. When I see folks using their time and resources to collect donations for underprivileged folks or for veterans and other charities, I want to help and I often do toss in some change or a buck or two.
These charities need money to help others and for their operating costs. My father passed away from Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) and the ALS Association is one that I support from time to time.
But after seeing the figures below, I can't help but wonder, "Can anybody be trusted in the "Help Others" Industry?"
Now I am NOT saying that the ALS Association may be wasting money because I believe that they are a very reputable organization and they are on a mission to eradicate this awful disease. If you've ever lost a loved-one to ALS, then you know how devastating it is for the one suffering and for the family and how important their work is. The ALS Association does need support and deservingly so.
Now I am NOT saying that the ALS Association may be wasting money because I believe that they are a very reputable organization and they are on a mission to eradicate this awful disease. If you've ever lost a loved-one to ALS, then you know how devastating it is for the one suffering and for the family and how important their work is. The ALS Association does need support and deservingly so.
But...as you open your pockets for others, please keep these facts in mind:
The American Red Cross President and CEO Gail J. McGovern has a salary of $995,718.
The United Way President Brian Gallagher receives a $494,582 base salary. 419,832
UNICEF CEO Caryl M. Stern receives $419,832 per year.
The United Negro College Fund pays their President/CEO $1,129,249 per year because a bank account is a terrible thing to waste.
Yes, executives need to be compensated, but WOW!
Now, in stark contrast to the above mentioned wasters of the almighty dollar, take a look at what these folks pay their leader.
The Commissioner of the Salvation Army receives a salary of only $ 79,389 which is a shared compensation with his wife, for managing this $2 billion dollar organization. 82 percent of donated dollars go to the cause.
The American Legion National Commander receives a $0.00 salary.
The Disabled American Veterans National Commander receives a $0.00 salary.
The Military Order of Purple Hearts National Commander receives a $0.00 salary.
The Vietnam Veterans Association National Commander receives a $0.00 salary.
Please help out these Veteran organizations when and if you can. Our donations go to help Veterans and their families.
A far cry from other charity org leaders, huh?
No further comment is really necessary. I verified these tidbits at Charity Navigator and other reporting sites. If I have misspoken, if any of this is untrue, please let me know and I will correct it; just comment with the correction and the source so I can check it out as well.
The United Way President Brian Gallagher receives a $494,582 base salary. 419,832
UNICEF CEO Caryl M. Stern receives $419,832 per year.
The United Negro College Fund pays their President/CEO $1,129,249 per year because a bank account is a terrible thing to waste.
Yes, executives need to be compensated, but WOW!
Now, in stark contrast to the above mentioned wasters of the almighty dollar, take a look at what these folks pay their leader.
The Commissioner of the Salvation Army receives a salary of only $ 79,389 which is a shared compensation with his wife, for managing this $2 billion dollar organization. 82 percent of donated dollars go to the cause.
The American Legion National Commander receives a $0.00 salary.
The Disabled American Veterans National Commander receives a $0.00 salary.
The Military Order of Purple Hearts National Commander receives a $0.00 salary.
The Vietnam Veterans Association National Commander receives a $0.00 salary.
Please help out these Veteran organizations when and if you can. Our donations go to help Veterans and their families.
A far cry from other charity org leaders, huh?
No further comment is really necessary. I verified these tidbits at Charity Navigator and other reporting sites. If I have misspoken, if any of this is untrue, please let me know and I will correct it; just comment with the correction and the source so I can check it out as well.
Please share this with everyone you can.
Thanks for reading.
C.D.
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