America's Biggest Charities

摘要

With 1,300 local affiliates and almost all contributions in cash, this is the granddaddy of workplace charity campaigns. In recent years focus has moved to specific goals amid rise of rival single-issue causes.Headquartered in Alexandria, Va. Financial efficiencies above average for niche. Boss Brian Gallagher earned $715,000.Officially a Christian religion, the Army is far better known for helping the poor. Christmas Red Kettle solicitations with bell-ringers are big-city fixture. Financial efficiencies slightly below average. Its leader, National Commander Israel L. Gaither, earned a relative pittance, $135,000. Some leaders also receive rent-free housing.Specializes in foreign disaster and refugee relief. Fully 98% of gifts received are goods and medicines, greatly leveraging the cash contributions needed for rapid disaster responses and resulting in extremely high financial efficiencies. Operates out of Stanford, Conn. Annual pay of President Curtis Welling: $310,000.