Citing an investigation by ProPublica and NPR, Sen. Charles Grassley is asking the American Red Cross to explain more clearly how it uses public donations, specifying how much money goes to services and how much to overhead.
"The public's expectation for an important, well-known organization like the Red Cross is complete, accurate fundraising and spending information," Grassley, R-Iowa, said in a statement. "In reaction to the news reports on this topic, I'm asking the Red Cross to elaborate on how it calculates the facts and figures given to the donating public."
Americans typically look to the Red Cross whenever disaster strikes, giving generously. The iconic charity took in over $1 billion in donations in 2013.
In response to Grassley's request, the Red Cross said it is setting up a briefing for the senator's staff that will happen sometime later this month. "We welcome and look forward to the opportunity," Red Cross spokeswoman Suzy DeFrancis said.
Grassley's request was first reported by the Chronicle of Philanthropy.
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3 comments:
Forget the Red Cross. It is my choice to send money to them. How about looking at the Fed?
I agree with 8:56. I also want to see the financial records of the senators who demand investigations into everyone else while they line their pockets with bribes.
I'm sensing some discord and unrest among "we, the people".
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