While we indulge ourselves in the decadence of Valentine’s Day lets not forget those in need and the things in the world that depend on our generosity. All of the discussions in the news lately about high paid CEO’s getting exorbitant bonuses with bailout dollars got us thinking about Charities that compensate their head honchos with below average salaries but run highly rated organizations. Here is a list from Charity Navigator of the top ten rated charitable organizations with the lowest paid CEO,s. Here are a few we like:
Agape Foundation – Founded in 1969 as a nonprofit tax-exempt foundation, the organization raises and distributes funds to groups working for nonviolent social change. Agape provides seed grants, loans and fiscal sponsorship to organizations addressing the following six areas: Peace, Human Rights, Environmental Protection, Economic Justice, Progressive Arts & Media and Grassroots Organizing Support.
Santa Monica Bay Keeper – Founded in 1993, the Santa Monica Baykeeper's mission is to protect and restore the Santa Monica Bay, San Pedro Bay and adjacent waters through enforcement, fieldwork, and community action.
For a full list from Charity Navigator, click here.
Agape Foundation – Founded in 1969 as a nonprofit tax-exempt foundation, the organization raises and distributes funds to groups working for nonviolent social change. Agape provides seed grants, loans and fiscal sponsorship to organizations addressing the following six areas: Peace, Human Rights, Environmental Protection, Economic Justice, Progressive Arts & Media and Grassroots Organizing Support.
Santa Monica Bay Keeper – Founded in 1993, the Santa Monica Baykeeper's mission is to protect and restore the Santa Monica Bay, San Pedro Bay and adjacent waters through enforcement, fieldwork, and community action.
For a full list from Charity Navigator, click here.
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Thanks for this article! To research charities, there's also http://www.greatnonprofits.org/ where you can read reviews of nonprofits. The reviews are written by people with first-hand experience with the nonprofit - their clients, volunteers, board members, donors.
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