The Problem: Helping the hurting worldwide
Who: Samaritan's Purse
Why are they special? Evangelist Billy Graham's son, Franklin, runs this. They are helping in Alabama and North Carolina where tornadoes ravaged lives this month. Sends 8 million shoebox gifts to poor kids in 100 countries annually. Supplies doctors and equipment to underprivileged countries.
His salary at $473,440 seems a tad steep. (The executive director of Doctors Without Borders makes $118,000 a year, Oxfam $311,094, CARE $386,305). Rev. Graham picks up another $106,407 each year for heading up the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. He is outspoken about Islam (he's not in favor).
I read a story 30 years ago where someone from a competing organization was having trouble getting home at the airline ticket counter. I forget what the problem was. A hand came up from behind with a credit card. The hand was somebody from Samaritan's Purse.
While its boss is somewhat controversial, I have not heard any criticism of the charity.
Where: Boone, North Carolina
Started: 1970
General site: Home page
Charity Navigator report
Link to help: Donations
Deductible? Yes
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