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For Indian charity soliciting around Seattle, the rest of the story

Posted on April 22, 2014 by William P. Barrett

Scandal-plagued parent of Southwest Indian Relief Council spent more on fundraising and direct mail than good works. Continue reading →

Posted in Seattle charities | Tagged American Indian Education Endowment Fund, American Indian Education Foundation, American Indian Relief Council, Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance, Brian J. Brown, charitable commitment ratio, Charity One, Council of Indian Nations, fundraising efficiency, gift in kind, gifts-in-kind, GIK, National Relief Charities, Native American Aid, Navajo, Navajo Relief Fund, Paul Harvey, Rescue Operations for Animals on the Reservation, Sioux Nation Relief Fund, Southwest Indian Relief Council | Leave a comment

Third candidate in Seattle for ‘America’s Stupidest Charities’

Posted on February 12, 2014 by William P. Barrett

Community Charity Advancement, doing business as Breast Cancer Research and Support Fund, seeks a donation from critic who wrote it spent zip on good works. Continue reading →

Posted in Seattle charities | Tagged America's Stupidest Charities, American Veterans Support Foundation, Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance, Breast Cancer Research and Support Fund, Cancer Fund of America, Community Charity Advancement, gift in kind, gifts-in-kind, GIK, National Vietnam Veterans Foundation, US Firefighters Association, Washington State Secretary of State | 3 Comments

New cancer charity trolling in Seattle spent zilch of collected cash on mission

Posted on November 8, 2013 by William P. Barrett

Of every $100 sent to Cancer Support Fund, only 14 cents went to true charity Continue reading →

Posted in Seattle charities | Tagged AC Services, American Association for Cancer Support, Associated Community Services, BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Blue Source, Cancer Fund of America, Cancer Support Fund, charitable commitment, gift in kind, gifts-in-kind, GIK, Jula Connatser, Orden Del Malta Charity, Southfield MI, Washington State Secretary of State, World Assist | 3 Comments

Seattle-area charity scores P.R. coup from lack of disclosure

Posted on October 1, 2013 by William P. Barrett

Journal of Accountancy publishes article by World Vision official about gift-in-kind accounting without noting charity’s past GIK controversies. Continue reading →

Posted in Seattle charities | Tagged AICPA, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, BDO, Bernard Madoff, Crista Ministries, deworming medicine, Eagle's Nest Foundation, gift in kind, gift-in-kind valuation, gifts-in-kind, gifts-in-kind valuation, GIK, Journal of Accountancy, mebendazole, Pilgrim Africa, World Vision | 5 Comments

Florida newspaper eats my Seattle dust

Posted on June 13, 2013 by William P. Barrett

Tampa Bay Times describes financial inefficiency of Cancer Fund of America Continue reading →

Posted in Seattle charities, Washington State government | Tagged American Cancer Society, Cancer Fund of America, Cancer Support Services, Center for Investigative Reporting, charitable financial efficiency, charity fundraising, Children's Cancer Recovery Fund, CNN, Dearborn, gift in kind, gifts-in-kind, GIK, James T. Reynolds Sr., Kids Wish Network, Knoxville, Mich., St. Petersburg Times, Tampa Bay Times, Wasington State Secretary of State | 3 Comments

Dubious charity playing in Seattle scores a dubious hat trick

Posted on May 28, 2013 by William P. Barrett

Most of what the Breast Cancer Research and Support Fund raises in cash benefits only the fundraiser Continue reading →

Posted in Seattle charities | Tagged BBB Wise Giving Alliance, BCRSF, Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance, Breast Cancer Research and Support Fund, Breast Cancer Research Foundation, charitable commitment, charity reverse hat trick, Children's Cancer Recovery Foundation, Community Charity Advancement, Courtesy Call, donated medical goods, fundraising efficiency, gift in kind, gifts-in-kind, GIK, Lea Goldman, Marie Claire, Pompano Beach, Seattle Cancer Alliance, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Seven Sisters of Healing, The Big Business of Breast Cancer, Wise Giving Alliance, World Help, World Helpless | 80 Comments

Iffy charity soliciting in Seattle gets more iffy

Posted on May 9, 2013 by William P. Barrett

Children’s Cancer Recovery Foundation to cut the amount of donated goods it claimed to receive Continue reading →

Posted in Seattle charities | Tagged Associated Community Services, Children's Cancer Recovery Foundation, Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Dashiel Hammet, gift in kind, gifts-in-kind, GIK, Greg Anderson, Operation Compassion, Seattle Children's Hospital, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Maltese Falcon, Vietnam Veterans of Washington State | 4 Comments

Really? Iffy charity says gift will benefit Seattle hospital

Posted on February 22, 2013 by William P. Barrett

Children’s Cancer Recovery Foundation spends a whole lot more on fundraising and telemarketing Continue reading →

Posted in Seattle charities | Tagged Associated Community Services, Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance, charitable commitment, Children's Cancer Recovery Foundation, Chldren's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Dashiel Hammet, fundraising efficiency, gift in kind, gifts-in-kind, GIK, GIK valuation, Seattle Children's Hospital, The Maltese Falcon, United States Armed Forces Association, Vietnam Veterans of Washington State, Washington State Secretary of State | 16 Comments

Another curious charity around Seattle

Posted on February 13, 2013 by William P. Barrett

Eagle’s Nest Foundation makes big claim on website but small claim in tax returns Continue reading →

Posted in Seattle charities | Tagged 28.Jun, Crista Ministries, Dayoung Kimn, Direct Effect USA, Eagle's Nest Foundation, gift in kind, gifts-in-kind, GIK, Gracanica, Jeanne Kimn, Kosovo, Milos Supica, Mukilteo, Pilgrim Africa, Universal Aide Society, World Vision | 1 Comment

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