[The Mountaineer]

I avoid national charities that pay their CEOs hundreds of thousands of dollars.

I prefer one-on-one help, often anonymously. That way I know no middleman gets part of the money. All of it goes to someone who needs it.

I know national charities do good. It just irks me that the CEO gets the first $1 million. A lot of people could benefit if the CEO got $200,000.

That's just the way I roll. Greatest benefit for the greatest number of people in need.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by carol805

After a recent discussion, I became curious about donations to non-profits. Which one would you donate a chunk of money to? Family and friends do not count.

There is no shortage of people who will take your money. You can, you should research
how the money is spent. Percentage to overhead.

Non-profit does not mean honest. Does the top management need expensive cars, a company yacht a private jet?

[WindyCityzen]

To see if your charitable contributions are being used wisely, look at CharityNavigator.org.

[MidWestIA]

2020 church food pantries not connected to a bigger outfit. Other times I looked for a place that had the biggest natural disaster that year - SE Louisiana last year no jobs hit by 2 hurricanes. Mainly places where a little money will make a bigger difference

[airstreamingypsy]

Best Friends in Kanab, UT

[rduval]

Originally Posted by carol805

After a recent discussion, I became curious about donations to non-profits. Which one would you donate a chunk of money to? Family and friends do not count.

St. Jude

[anbhale@embarqmail.com]

Go to charitynavigator.com and it will give you the real scoop on charities

[pvetrano1]

Ronald McDonald House

[Bonnie and Dave]

The United Methodist Committee on Relief - UMCOR. 100% of your donations go to help those in need following natural disasters or other such situations where people are in desperate need.

[RosemarySoso]

St Jude, wounded Warriors, Tunnel to Towers and Ronald McDonald House. All with high percentage helping those who need, not the administrators.

[gail swanson]

Salvation Army with out a doubt!

[meridian5850]

We support Ziggy's Haven Bird Sanctuary in Inverness and Your Humane Society SPCA in Lake Panasoffkee where I volunteer as a dog walker several times a week.

[UpNorth]

Combat Veterans to Careers. Local group worthy of your donation.

Note: If you buy stuff on Amazon, you should do it through their Amazon Smile website. Same prices and same way to order, but a percentage of your purchases goes as a donation to the charity of your choice.

[tomwoodworker]

Salvation Army would be my choice as they focus on people who are down and out and also present a gospel message in the process. Tom

[Wanda GV]

Originally Posted by carol805

After a recent discussion, I became curious about donations to non-profits. Which one would you donate a chunk of money to? Family and friends do not count.

Voices for Children of NC FL supports children represented by the Guardian ad Litem Program. These are local children who have been abused or neglected. We are all volunteers and over 90% of our funds go towards helping the children. Check out our website Voices4ChildrenFL.org. I am happy to speak with you if you would like more information.