Several giving metrics tracked by the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) increased during the third quarter of 2019 after a dismal first six months. But, major gifts continue to lag behind 2018 performance and total revenue from gifts is ...
A review of Chick-Fil-A Foundation’s IRS 990 form shows that the Foundation contributed $2,500 in 2017 to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). The SPLC has generated controversy in recent years by branding Christian organization ...
“It was the first gift to the Paul Anderson Youth Home,” said Steve Leonard, a spokesman for the PAYH. It was also the beginning of a long and fruitful relationship between Paul Anderson Youth Home, ...
Chick-fil-A’s decision to discontinue financial support for the Salvation Army, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the Paul Anderson Youth Homes baffled some of Chick-Fil-A’s supporters. Chick-Fil-A’s argument that it wanted to “refocus” its ...
The Chick-fil-A Foundation will no longer support the Salvation Army. The fast-food chain said it was ending its support because it wanted to focus its giving in the areas of education, homelessness, and hunger. However, ...
A Philosophy of Philanthropy. Arizona homebuilder Tom Lewis recently told Philanthropy Journal what he looks for when he gives money to charity. Here’s an excerpt: “I knew Bob Buford a little and read his books ...
One of the most interesting – and, if understood, most helpful – aspects of the MinistryWatch database is its 5-star financial efficiency rating system. Let’s unpack the system so you can know what it does, ...
Editor’s Note: Warren Cole Smith recently appeared on Pilgrim Radio Network’s program “His People” to discuss the goals and activities of MinistryWatch.com. Here’s that conversation, with program host Bill Feltner. It has been edited for ...
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Editor’s Note: Most Fridays, MinistryWatch will post a round-up of news about charity and philanthropy. Christian College Receives Record Gift. Gordon College announced on Oct. 4 that it had received a record-setting $75.5 million donation. ...