Philantropy the concept started in the 15th Century of anonymous acts of good will and kindness. Sadly due to Government cuts that thought the private sector would be able to pick up the slack a new problem was created. Great tax advantages to companies should have been enough incentives to have companies give for the right reasons, not all cause related marketing ploys that only benefit the companys.
Why do people get greedy and steal... because money can corrupt and tempt the good into doing evil. Loop holes need to be made closed, so the right effect can be a reality...a good percent on the dollar. More money spent on programs and good then administrative costs.
Demand to read a charities 990 you have that right. Then look through and read between the lines. Make sure the money you donate is spent the way you want it spent. There is a way...and checking off a choice box isn't nessecarily the way.
I have worked on some of the biggest charitable events in this country for love not money, so when I get approached to do events and offers to be bribed to keep my mouth shut I am sickened. The Charity world has some really great groups but beware of the bad, and the really ugly.
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