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Thank you for the statistics Stalwart. I usually look for these things. I donated and am proud to say I did, but I usually look for less overhead on the expense accounting, and rarely donate more than once after finding out some of the costs of doing business. I try to spread my money around in smaller amounts here and there, all for a good cause. I recall when the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) campaign on Robins threw a party for the brass that ended up topping the $100K mark, and that was back in the early 80's. We were almost punished if we didn't meet our goals, back in those days. It's crazy what some of these companies in the name of charity spend on lavish salaries and expenses, all in the name of good deed and good business.I endeavor to do my due diligence on charities that I support and WWP spends just too much on administrative expenses for me to support them. On the surface they claim 83% goes toward helping soldiers but when you see that nearly 25% goes to fundraising, $9.4 million of the total 2010 revenue of $41 million. The current Executive Director was paid $199,000 and former officer and founder received $230,000. One charity rating site gave them a "D". Someone with FAR more patience than me read through the financials and found that lots of travel and perks go into "program expenses" on that claimed 83%. I'm going to donate to some with better ratings myself . . . SORRY!
I'm with ya Don! It is what it is. I guess we can all find fault in any thing under our microscopes if we wish to, but there is goodness in everyone.3dAngus
I would rather shake the hand of the Proud American with the 20 spot.
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