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It's worth donating too. There are a few things I would like them to do: 1. No more stupid mistakes, like that Free for All Covid fiasco. (Don't blatantly i

It's worth donating too. There are a few things I would like them to do: 1. No more stupid mistakes, like that Free for All Covid fiasco. (Don't blatantly irritate copywrite owners.) 2. Offer all their material (non copy written) to anyone in the USA. Let anyone house the data if they want. 3. Put all salaries, and assets, on your front page, or very easily found. I looked up their administrative salaries (CEO, BOD, etc.) a few years ago on Waystar (back then--salaries of founders seemed reasonable.) The founder was using the nonprofit CC for questionable purchases, but I don't even think he is around anymore. Oh yea, when looking up 1040's on Waystar it's free information, but the website makes it look like you need to pay for free government information, or used too? There are many websites that offer free 1040's now though.) I would like to see every 501c3 in the USA list the highest salaries of everyone in the charity, the number of volunteers, and the average pay of paid employees. I see way to many people blindly giving money to charities. Many are great like this nonprofit, but so many are overfunded, or just set up to support one, or two people. In my county, many nonprofits are considered just a business move with a sympathetic name. Too many are run by a husband, and wife, and are just a way to live a comfortable life. Every year it seems to be getting worse. Obama knew what was going on in a lot of 501c3's, and was about to take action, but backed away. I don't know why, but he took it off his agenda very quickly.

mhh__ 5y ago
If I were a charity I wouldn't list the salaries, not proudly at least. I see what you mean but the amount of times I see people making a fuss about charities daring to pay a decent salary to their employees really irritates me. I have tried to explain to people that good leadership is not cheap but the only thing they ever think is that any money not spent on food is wasted. A big charity might have millions or even billions in assets, and should be run with similar gravitas and skill to a comparable business. I see your point about nonprofits though.

mhh__ 5y ago

If I were a charity I wouldn't list the salaries, not proudly at least. I see what you mean but the amount of times I see people making a fuss about charities daring to pay a decent salary to their employees really irritates me. I have tried to explain to people that good leadership is not cheap but the only thing they ever think is that any money not spent on food is wasted. A big charity might have millions or even billions in assets, and should be run with similar gravitas and skill to a comparable business. I see your point about nonprofits though.