what is best place to make donation to Katrina Relief so the victims see the money notadministrations?

Answer 1

This is likely not practical but....

If you can locate a church in the NOLA area, many are providing relief direct to the victims instead of going through an organization with too darn many administrators.

Example - A member of our church was an insurance adjuster who went down on a catastrophe team. But while there, she noted a church supplying materials (primarily roofing) and food directly to victims. We simply gave the money to that church - and it was not even our own denomination - knowing that this money was going to help a whole lot more than the many organizations who have staffs to support and expenses to take off the top.

Not sure how you can locate a church doing that kind of work at this late date but if you can, that's the way to make your donation go the farthest...

Answer 2

The American Red Cross is still your best bet to make donations that are sure to be used, just make sure to mark the donation for Katrina Relief. You could also try contact local churches in the affected areas and make a donation there, or city hall in those areas to ask where you could send a donation.

Unfortunately, any group that you send a donation to will probably use some of the donations for administrative expenses, because they do need to have an operating budget. I also recommend asking for the donation to be used for relief only and not admin cost. Be specific when making your donation.

Answer 3

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has a service called the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. http://www.give.org/ The BBB reports on most of what you're looking for: CEO salary, accountability, source of funds, tax status, fund raising costs, and administrative expenditures. The site also lists several charities to choose from.

Answer 4

Habitat for Humanity.