Spotlight on our Partner: One Laptop per Child
One Laptop per Child (OLPC) is a non-profit organization focused on providing educational tools to help children in developing countries and challenged areas of America "learn learning." One Laptop per Child's mission is to empower children in impoverished areas to...
Finding a legitimate car donation program
Don't get duped in the process of finding the most legitimate car donation program. Don’t get duped! There are hundreds of car donation programs on the Internet making heartfelt appeals for vehicles, but only a small number of these programs actually make a difference...
Many car-donation organizations leave little to charity
Some firms keep 50% to 90% of the proceeds from a vehicle's sale, a watchdog group says. Liz Pulliam Weston | Money Talk Dear Liz: I want to dispose of my older car but don't want to face the hassle and intrusion of selling it. I'm having trouble finding a reputable...
Gross versus net – important information to know before making a car donation
A charity has a responsibility to best manage your donation. Before making a donation of any kind, ask how much of the gross proceeds will go to the charity. If the organization will only list the percentage of net, then your donation could be largely wasted. Several...