Shouldn't your purchases at Salvation Army, Goodwill, and CHKD count as partial charitable donations?
You are supporting their missions by giving them money for something that didnt cost them much, if anything.
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PEARLW · 56-60, F
When you shop at places like the Salvation Army, Goodwill, or CHKD thrift stores, you are supporting charitable causes. The money you spend helps fund their programs, whether it’s job training, housing support, or medical care. So, while your purchase isn’t considered a tax-deductible charitable donation because you’re receiving goods in return, it is still a meaningful way to support their mission. My only argument is that it can be frustrating to support a charity with our hard-earned money only to find out that top executives are earning six-figure salaries. While some argue that running large nonprofits requires skilled leadership which can command higher pay, it does not always sit right, especially when the mission is to help those in need.
AmericanAvenger · 56-60, M
@PEARLW I worked for a major non profit at headquarters in DC and everyone made 6 figures. Some positions deserved it as it was run like a corporation. But they wasted alot of money and received a lot of money and services for nothing:
In-kind contributions in the millions from corporate America.
Donations from wealthy individuals
Events, parties, entertainment with celebrities
Fat expense accounts
It was the biggest farce organization I ever saw. I dont give to charities anymore.
In-kind contributions in the millions from corporate America.
Donations from wealthy individuals
Events, parties, entertainment with celebrities
Fat expense accounts
It was the biggest farce organization I ever saw. I dont give to charities anymore.
HoeBag · 46-50, F
I do not know how that works.
I just shop at Goodwill and maybe Salvation Army because it is way cheaper than real stores and sometimes we can find neat stuff. I am not real concerned about "Charitable causes".
@PEARLW It is true that the GW CEO makes six figures but even if he made a million, that is still next to nothing compared to the CEOs of other major companies. I guess it seems fair being what it is. Goodwill is more of a business than a charity.
The Goodwill CEO makes 20 to 30 times more than any given full time employee, where as CEOs of a lot of other places make like 400 times more than the workers.
I just shop at Goodwill and maybe Salvation Army because it is way cheaper than real stores and sometimes we can find neat stuff. I am not real concerned about "Charitable causes".
@PEARLW It is true that the GW CEO makes six figures but even if he made a million, that is still next to nothing compared to the CEOs of other major companies. I guess it seems fair being what it is. Goodwill is more of a business than a charity.
The Goodwill CEO makes 20 to 30 times more than any given full time employee, where as CEOs of a lot of other places make like 400 times more than the workers.
PEARLW · 56-60, F
@HoeBag That’s a fair point compared to corporate CEOs, even a million-dollar salary at Goodwill is relatively modest. And you are right. Goodwill does operate more like a business with a social mission, using its stores to fund job training and employment programs. I guess for me, it just comes down to expectations. When I think "charity," I expect more of the money to go directly to helping people, not toward high executive pay. But I do see the value in the work they do, especially providing jobs and skills to those who need them.
AmericanAvenger · 56-60, M
They have the nerve to ask you to round up and give them your change when you buy something. THey ask if you would like to help the mission. I think to myself: I am helping your mission by buying this stuff!
HoeBag · 46-50, F
@AmericanAvenger That part is annoying, but then corporations like Walmart and Kroger also ask customers to donate.
The difference - it is unlikely that corporations give any of their own money to charity UNLESS it somehow benefits them in the end.
The difference - it is unlikely that corporations give any of their own money to charity UNLESS it somehow benefits them in the end.
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