What charity would/do you donate to?

[SackOfAllTrades]

If I had the money, I would donate to either the Red Cross or the charity that keeps the music programs in schools (I forgot the name).

 

[menderchuck]

i would donate to MADD or The Hole In The Wall Gang Fund

no really

 

[DaveSimmons]

<< If I had the money, I would donate to either the Red Cross or the charity that keeps the music programs in schools (I forgot the name). >>

Red Cross is overflowing with cash right now, it's local charities and united way that are hurting because people gave all their extra money to Red Cross and 9-11 charities.

I donate to:
- Northwest Harvest (food bank program)
- Seattle Times Fund for the Needy (goes to a bunch of Washington state charities)
- UM-St Louis alumni fund (I received a couple of alumni merit scholarships as an undergrad so I'm helping to fund someone else now that I have a good job)

I like the idea of the music programs fund, I should look into that. I'd also give to an environmental charity if I ever take the time to find one that isn't off the deep end.

 

[glenn1]

The best charity organization out there, bar none

An outstandingly good organization, run, well, like the Marines were running the show, which they do. I think that only about 2/10ths of a percent of donations go into overhead costs. For most charities (including the Red Cross), that figure is closer to 20 or 30 percent at a minimum.

 

[Russ]

Glenn1 is right on target. Toys For Tots is the most tightly run, efficient charity on the planet. They should be the model for every other charity.

Russ, NCNE

 

[Kadarin]

I don't donate to charity, but I do support causes I believe in. I am a member of the EFF (Electronic Frontier Foundation). link

I did donate to the Red Cross right after 9/11..

 

[MajesticMoose]

Not to discount anything you said about toysfortots, but 2/10 = 20%😛 I'm sure that they are a wonderful orgagnization, but If I were to donate to any charity, it would probably be the Sierra Club.

 

[SackOfAllTrades]

<< Not to discount anything you said about toysfortots, but 2/10 = 20%😛 I'm sure that they are a wonderful orgagnization, but If I were to donate to any charity, it would probably be the Sierra Club. >>


Moose, he said 2/10 of a percent...or 0.2%

 

[Russ]

<< but If I were to donate to any charity, it would probably be the Sierra Club. >>



The Sierra Club has overhead in the 35% to 40% range. Besides, they are not a charity. Charities help.

Russ, NCNE

 

[mithrandir2001]

Amnesty International
National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty
Freedom from Religion Foundation
The National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League
The CATO Institute

I prefer donating to libertarian-minded causes instead of making direct transfer payments (which the federal government seems to think is its job). I could probably "adopt" a few more when I get around to it.

 

[ShallowHal]

Make-A-Wish foundation. Toys For Tots. United Way

 

[AmigaMan]

We donate to our church, wife supports a child somewhere in South America, local homeless shelter, various one time things that come up like Christian radio, local classical radio, and the "Amigaman wants a new computer toy" fund.