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What percentage of money donated to the Salvation Army goes to charity?
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| RANK | NAME | PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL EXPENSES SPENT ON PROGRAMS† |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | United Way | 90.6 |
| 5 | American Red Cross | 92.2 |
| 6 | The Salvation Army | 84.0 |
| 7 | Habitat for Humanity International | 83.7 |
How does Salvation Army raise money?
Our work is funded through kettle donations, corporate contributions, and the sale of goods donated to our Salvation Army Family Stores. Eighty-two cents of every dollar we spend supports our various missions across the country.
How much of Salvation Army donations go to administration?
A maximum of 10% of funds donated to the Self Denial Fund are used to cover administration, program accountability and fundraising expenses related to managing the Self Denial Fund. If administration and fundraising expenses exceed the 10%, the difference is funded by The Salvation Army’s General Fund.
Does the Salvation Army do fundraisers?
We have an enthusiastic and dedicated team at The Salvation Army ready to support you with ideas, fundraising materials – or with a pre-event pep talk.
How much profit does the Salvation Army make?
They are one of the largest charities in America and brought in $3.8 billion in revenue last year. The Salvation Army says their services help 23 million people a year.
Is the Salvation Army funded by the government?
Government. The Salvation Army is part of the religious umbrella that receives faith-based governmental funding. Many SA offices rely on their thrift store revenue to fund that particular program.
Is the Salvation Army a real charity?
The Salvation Army (TSA) is a Protestant Christian church and an international charitable organisation. The organisation reports a worldwide membership of over 1.7 million, consisting of soldiers, officers and adherents collectively known as Salvationists.