Donations

[Russellvh]

Any thoughts , or knowledge? If I wanted to donate $100.00 to charity should I donate it to one or divide $20.00 to five different ones? Not concerned with taxes, deductions or which charity just where best impact.

 

[Boat Bum]

By best impact do you mean the highest % of your donation going directly to those in need, i.e. non-administrative, or to the areas in the most need?

 

[Scooterfan]

Listen to your heart And if you need a little help there are sites like Charity Ratings | America's Most Independent, Assertive Charity Watchdog | CharityWatch that can guide you. Blessings

 

[Russellvh]

By best impact do you mean the highest % of your donation going directly to those in need, i.e. non-administrative, or to the areas in the most need?

Not really that. I already know how to research and pick where to donate and what most matches my preferences. I’m just contemplating if, Apples to apples, should I pick one or several with same total donation(s).

I tried researching this on the internet and couldn’t find any answers there. Just looking for suggestions from a group of people that might have ideas I never considered. I’ve always picked one charity for my donations changing periodically. Now I’m just contemplating deciding that same amount to more than one charity.

 

[Boat Bum]

If it's any help, when I contributed to United Way through payroll deduction, we were able to specify how the money was to be directed and I always went with my total contribution going to the UW organization closest to my neighborhood. Charity starts at home.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

My pick would be the volunteers giving relief to those NC refugees from hurricane Helene!

Most bang for the buck, and where it is needed the most!!!

 

[MemoriesByTheMile]

Depending on the size of your donation, it may be good to take time to understand how the organizations are run - knowing this can help you decide where and how to distribute the gift to have the most impact.
If it is a sizable gift, working with the charity, they may also be able to use it with other gifts to create a “matching program” which would increase attention and result in more funding/impact for the charity.

 

[purring along]

My pick would be the volunteers giving relief to those NC refugees from hurricane Helene!

Most bang for the buck, and where it is needed the most!!!

I have to agree they sure need the help. I spent a weekend with Samaritan purse and saw first hand the people's devastation.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

I have to agree they sure need the help. I spent a weekend with Samaritan purse and saw first hand the people's devastation.

Yes the volunteers are not only giving their time but offering up their equipment to help there! The people are in tents in winter conditions many without even a heater to stay warm.

The grassroot efforts will accept anything. Portable heaters, propane, blankets, and yes money to help their fellow Americans. You don't have to worry that your funds make it to those in need! There will be no profit taking there. Not like the so called charities!

Don't expect a write-off, these people are heroes!!!

 

[rvkev]

My friend told me he gives to Saint Jude's Children Hospital. When I told him the CEO there takes his 1.7 million off the top, he was surprised. I suggested to him to go to any of the hospitals and give directly to any of the families in the waiting room. That way the CEO won't be taking his "share" for running the show. 100% goes to the person in need, as you, the giver, intended it. Look around, you find the person that really needs your help.

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One year I put a used CHRISTmas tree on Craigs list. The first person to call and follow my directions, was awarded the tree. He was a veteran wanting to give his little girl a tree. I was so touched by his story, I stuffed some extra cash in the base of the tree. He got tree and cash to decorate the tree.

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"To know who needs help, you only need ask."
From Old City Bar, by Tran Siberian Orchestra

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You will know in your heart who to give to. Please stay away from not profits with a 7 figure CEO.