Friday, December 16, 2005

Evergreen Newspapers, Inc.-Statewide report finds charitable giving up, money reaching charities down

Evergreen Newspapers, Inc.: "Statewide report finds charitable giving up, money reaching charities down

By Heath Urie
12/14/2005

With the holiday season rapidly gearing into full force, now is the time many charitable organizations appeal to the hearts and wallets of strangers to support their services — but who's really getting the money?

Last week, Colorado Secretary of State Gigi Dennis and Attorney General John Suthers announced the results of the third Annual Report on Charitable Solicitations. The report details how much money charities spend on paying collectors, compared with how much money goes to their stated causes."

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