How do you judge the legitimacy of smaller charities that would not be listed with Charity Navigator or other?
Q. such organizations? I have been donating to an small Christian orphan program in India. My dilemma is: I had previously had no problem donating via Paypal (I am in the U.S.). Now all of a sudden, the pastor of the orphan program is saying that Paypal is no longer passing along payments to India, and that I would need to do Western Union, or set up an account with SBI (some bank of India, apparently). I am leery of this, and this really seems like a lot of trouble to go through. I am used to dealing with larger charities like World Vision that accept credit card payments, but I really want to continue to sponsor this particular orphan, I just don't understand why it has to be so difficult or to know if I am really doing any good.
Asked by different drummer - Wed Mar 31 02:33:42 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It sounds suspicious to me. If they are legitimate, Pay Pal would have continued. If you can't find out any info, I would not support them.
Answered by Gary Z - Wed Mar 31 07:16:00 2010
Q. such organizations? I have been donating to an small Christian orphan program in India. My dilemma is: I had previously had no problem donating via Paypal (I am in the U.S.). Now all of a sudden, the pastor of the orphan program is saying that Paypal is no longer passing along payments to India, and that I would need to do Western Union, or set up an account with SBI (some bank of India, apparently). I am leery of this, and this really seems like a lot of trouble to go through. I am used to dealing with larger charities like World Vision that accept credit card payments, but I really want to continue to sponsor this particular orphan, I just don't understand why it has to be so difficult or to know if I am really doing any good.
Asked by different drummer - Wed Mar 31 02:33:42 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It sounds suspicious to me. If they are legitimate, Pay Pal would have continued. If you can't find out any info, I would not support them.
Answered by Gary Z - Wed Mar 31 07:16:00 2010
How would you rate the Disabled American Veterans?
Q. Charity Navigator won't rate them as they are a 501c (4) and they only rate 501 c (3). This is why I am asking the question here. I am interested in donating.
Asked by Mz. Incognita - Thu May 14 23:10:30 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It is one that I donated to and have done so for over 20 yrs. They accomplish much with very little
Answered by Iffy - Fri May 15 08:19:02 2009
Q. Charity Navigator won't rate them as they are a 501c (4) and they only rate 501 c (3). This is why I am asking the question here. I am interested in donating.
Asked by Mz. Incognita - Thu May 14 23:10:30 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It is one that I donated to and have done so for over 20 yrs. They accomplish much with very little
Answered by Iffy - Fri May 15 08:19:02 2009
Do you think it's right for the Salvation Army to list itself as a "church" to avoid disclosure?
Q. A friend of mine recently pointed out that if you look at those websites like "charity navigator" you will never see the Salvation Army's financial records because they list themselves as a "church" and therefore are not required to disclose their earnings or expenditures like all the other charities and non-profits. Should that be changed? The Salvation Army does NOT have a church where I live... but they are all over the place at Yule harrassing me with those damn bells...
Asked by Green Pagan 4.0 - Fri Feb 13 03:02:34 2009 - - 7 Answers - 2 Comments
A. Well, the Salvation Army IS a church. So, yes.
Answered by Four Leaf - Fri Feb 13 03:18:01 2009
Q. A friend of mine recently pointed out that if you look at those websites like "charity navigator" you will never see the Salvation Army's financial records because they list themselves as a "church" and therefore are not required to disclose their earnings or expenditures like all the other charities and non-profits. Should that be changed? The Salvation Army does NOT have a church where I live... but they are all over the place at Yule harrassing me with those damn bells...
Asked by Green Pagan 4.0 - Fri Feb 13 03:02:34 2009 - - 7 Answers - 2 Comments
A. Well, the Salvation Army IS a church. So, yes.
Answered by Four Leaf - Fri Feb 13 03:18:01 2009
Charitible donation suggestions please?
Q. I am outraged to find out that the CEO of the USO is making 600K a year, according to Charity Navigator. Apparently my $ is going to help line pockets. I focus my contributions on humanitarian issues such as homelessness and providing for our military-both serving and disabled. Could someone recommend a well-run cause?
Asked by Mz. Incognita - Tue Mar 18 21:57:23 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. All of these charities are like that. Of all of them I would suggest the Red Cross, at lease you see them when a crisis exist.
Answered by logsdodl - Tue Mar 18 22:04:29 2008
Q. I am outraged to find out that the CEO of the USO is making 600K a year, according to Charity Navigator. Apparently my $ is going to help line pockets. I focus my contributions on humanitarian issues such as homelessness and providing for our military-both serving and disabled. Could someone recommend a well-run cause?
Asked by Mz. Incognita - Tue Mar 18 21:57:23 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. All of these charities are like that. Of all of them I would suggest the Red Cross, at lease you see them when a crisis exist.
Answered by logsdodl - Tue Mar 18 22:04:29 2008
Where can I check if "Save Social Security, Save Medicare "non-profits are legit?
Q. I get surveys and petitions about political issues always asking for money. I want to save Medicare and Social Security but want my money to go to legitimate people. I know I can go to Charity Navigator to check charities but where do I check these other outfits?
Asked by loisannt - Wed Jun 16 15:03:47 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Social Security reform is a matter of government action and not a matter of non profit charity organizations. Joe Blow's "Save Social Security" charity is not going to be able to do anything to influence or save a fund that deals in hundreds of billions of dollars. These are all scams.
Answered by Eagle1 Fox2 - Wed Jun 16 15:12:37 2010
Q. I get surveys and petitions about political issues always asking for money. I want to save Medicare and Social Security but want my money to go to legitimate people. I know I can go to Charity Navigator to check charities but where do I check these other outfits?
Asked by loisannt - Wed Jun 16 15:03:47 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Social Security reform is a matter of government action and not a matter of non profit charity organizations. Joe Blow's "Save Social Security" charity is not going to be able to do anything to influence or save a fund that deals in hundreds of billions of dollars. These are all scams.
Answered by Eagle1 Fox2 - Wed Jun 16 15:12:37 2010
Does anyone have information to verify the authenticity of the charities linked with charityusa.com?
Q. I'm having trouble finding them on the Better Business Bureau and Charity Navigator websites. Do you know how I can find any reviews of this organization? Here is the home website:
Asked by Sabrina - Mon Nov 5 00:51:50 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Contac the Fcc Fedral Communition comission all online sites have to sing up with them...
Answered by TOBY V - Mon Nov 5 01:33:18 2007
Q. I'm having trouble finding them on the Better Business Bureau and Charity Navigator websites. Do you know how I can find any reviews of this organization? Here is the home website:
Asked by Sabrina - Mon Nov 5 00:51:50 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Contac the Fcc Fedral Communition comission all online sites have to sing up with them...
Answered by TOBY V - Mon Nov 5 01:33:18 2007
I want to sponsor a child, but...?
Q. ...I don't know which charities are legit. I just recently got a job (I'm sixteen) and I told myself that as soon as I got a job I wanted to sponsor a child. Only problem is, I don't want to send my money to a bogus charity. I want to know it's really helping a child in need. I visited charity navigator, but I still don't know. Anyone have any info or previous experience?
Asked by Staciarain - Sun Aug 2 20:05:26 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. World Vision is by far the largest and most reputable charitable foundation in existence. I'm sure that you've heard of them, or seen their television shows that show the famine in some of the poorest areas of the world. I had a close friend go to Romania and visit the child that they had been sponsoring. It changed her life, and she came back and never stopped advocating for World Vision, and trying to raise support for the needy children overseas. She ended up going back and spending a couple of years or more in an orphanage in Romania, caring for the children there. I actually lost contact with her when she went, so I'm unsure where she is now. World Vision is definitely a legit organization, and I would definitely recommend… [cont.]
Answered by Mykus - Tue Aug 4 02:14:41 2009
Q. ...I don't know which charities are legit. I just recently got a job (I'm sixteen) and I told myself that as soon as I got a job I wanted to sponsor a child. Only problem is, I don't want to send my money to a bogus charity. I want to know it's really helping a child in need. I visited charity navigator, but I still don't know. Anyone have any info or previous experience?
Asked by Staciarain - Sun Aug 2 20:05:26 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. World Vision is by far the largest and most reputable charitable foundation in existence. I'm sure that you've heard of them, or seen their television shows that show the famine in some of the poorest areas of the world. I had a close friend go to Romania and visit the child that they had been sponsoring. It changed her life, and she came back and never stopped advocating for World Vision, and trying to raise support for the needy children overseas. She ended up going back and spending a couple of years or more in an orphanage in Romania, caring for the children there. I actually lost contact with her when she went, so I'm unsure where she is now. World Vision is definitely a legit organization, and I would definitely recommend… [cont.]
Answered by Mykus - Tue Aug 4 02:14:41 2009
Is this organization legit?
Q. I know that the people they supposedly give the money to are legit, I researched them on Charity Navigator's. So does anyone know if feedjustone actually gives them the money they raise?
Asked by CrystalLeaRiley - Wed Dec 17 17:07:20 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. All details are on their home page
Answered by Citroen Technician - Sat Dec 20 10:34:48 2008
Q. I know that the people they supposedly give the money to are legit, I researched them on Charity Navigator's. So does anyone know if feedjustone actually gives them the money they raise?
Asked by CrystalLeaRiley - Wed Dec 17 17:07:20 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. All details are on their home page
Answered by Citroen Technician - Sat Dec 20 10:34:48 2008
Do you think there should be a cap on the salary of CEOs and the highest paying staff of non-profit groups?
Q. Please see Charity Navigator's ratings and CEO salary listings of 3 charities. I realize it is a small percentage of the organization's total expenses, the CEOs work hard and have a lot of leadership experience; but it still seems like a lot of money to me. I occassionally give about $25 to different groups. What do you think? If you think there should be a cap, how much would you say is fair? (I am thinking of a self-imposed cap by the organization, not by the government.)
Asked by Sabrina - Wed Nov 7 18:35:18 2007 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments
A. . Hello Absolutely not. It may be disturbing but highly paid people are highly motivated. They can be regulated in many ways but non-profit orgs. that want top-notch people should pay competively. As a contributor you can always stop, as a protest. Best wishes, pup
Answered by cj - Wed Nov 7 22:49:58 2007
Q. Please see Charity Navigator's ratings and CEO salary listings of 3 charities. I realize it is a small percentage of the organization's total expenses, the CEOs work hard and have a lot of leadership experience; but it still seems like a lot of money to me. I occassionally give about $25 to different groups. What do you think? If you think there should be a cap, how much would you say is fair? (I am thinking of a self-imposed cap by the organization, not by the government.)
Asked by Sabrina - Wed Nov 7 18:35:18 2007 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments
A. . Hello Absolutely not. It may be disturbing but highly paid people are highly motivated. They can be regulated in many ways but non-profit orgs. that want top-notch people should pay competively. As a contributor you can always stop, as a protest. Best wishes, pup
Answered by cj - Wed Nov 7 22:49:58 2007
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