Christmas charity giving tips: Think about these facts as you open your wallet to help the needy...

� The American Red Cross President and CEO Marsha J. Evans salary for the year was $651,957plus expenses

� The United Way President Brian Gallagher receives a $375,000 base salary along with numerous expense benefits.

� UNICEF CEO Caryl M. Stern receives $1,200,000 per year (100k per month) plus all expenses including a ROLLS ROYCE . Less than 5 cents of your donated dollar goes to the cause.

 

PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE IT WILL DO SOME GOOD:

� The Salvation Army's Commissioner Todd Bassett receives a small salary of only $13,000 per year (plus housing) for managing this $2 billion dollar organization. 96 percent of donated dollars go to the cause.

� The American Legion National Commander receives a $0.00 zero salary. Your donations go to help Veterans and their families!

� The Veterans of Foreign Wars National Commander receives a $0.00 zero salary. Your donations go to help Veterans and their families!

� The Disabled American Veterans National Commander receives a $0.00 zero salary. Your donations go to help Veterans and their families!

� The Vietnam Veterans Association National Commander receives a $0.00 zero salary. Your donations go to help Veterans and their families!