2001 Angels and Scrooges lists


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, November 13, 2001

CONTACT: Kay Maxwell
(803)734-1605
(803)518-0918

SECRETARY MILES NAMES
BEST AND WORST CHARITIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA


    Secretary of State Jim Miles announced the 2001 Angels and Scrooges List today at a news conference held at the State House Auditorium in Columbia. The annual designation of the best and worst charities as Angels or Scrooges by Secretary Miles has become a South Carolina tradition, receiving national recognition from news organizations, such as “Fleecing of America” on NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw.

    “South Carolinians are among the most generous donors in the nation,” said Miles. “That’s why our team here at the Secretary of State’s office wants to make sure that when South Carolinians donate their hard-earned dollars, they are giving to a worthy charity.”

    The annual Scrooge List is based on the charitable organization’s failure to spend a decent percentage of their expenditures on actual programs, their high use of paid (professional) fundraisers, and their presence in our state. According to Secretary Miles, “these organizations are not the only ones that need to tidy up their act, but these have failed miserably at serving the purpose they profess to serve.”

    The 2001 Scrooge List, as announced in alphabetical order, with the percentage of funds actually given to the causes they espouse:
 

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Children’s Charity Fund, of Sarasota, Florida, 19.3%

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Defeat Diabetes Foundation, Inc., of Madeira Beach, Florida, 17.5%

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Dogs Against Drugs/Dogs Against Crime, of Anderson, Indiana, 5.8%

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Fondest Wish Foundation, of Rochester, Minnesota, 11%

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Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund, Washington, DC, 8.6%

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National Association of Police Athletic Leagues, of N. Palm Beach, Florida, 9.8%

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National Cancer Center, Inc., of Plainview, New York, 18.2%

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National Emergency Medicine Association, Inc., of Towson, Maryland, 6.3%

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Shiloh International Ministries, of LaVerne, California, 7%

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Vanished Children’s Alliance, of San Jose, California, 24%
 

    Secretary Miles said the 2001 Angel List recipients were selected because “these organizations were found to be extremely effective at giving a high percentage of their total expenditures directly to programs for their designated cause, their compliance with the S.C. Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act, and their high use of volunteers in their fundraising efforts.” The 2001 Angels List recipients, as announced in alphabetical order, with the percentage given directly to their cause, are:

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Charitable Society of Charleston, Inc., 88.8%

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Children’s Relief Fund of Hilton Head, 97.9%

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Christmas in April of Florence, 96.2%

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Community Food Bank of the Piedmont, Mauldin, South Carolina, 90.3%

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Crimestoppers of the Lowcountry, Inc., Charleston, 97.6%

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Fair Play Camp School, Inc., Westminster, 84.6%

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Family Connection of South Carolina, Columbia, 91.8%

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Foundation for the Children’s Oncology Group, Arcadia, California, 94.3%

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Partnerships in Education, Inc., of San Jose, California, 100%

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Pilot Club of Columbia Foundation, 88%

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Sea Haven, Inc., of North Myrtle Beach, 92.6%

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South Carolina Wildlife Federation, of Columbia, 92.9%

    The Secretary of State also made a special presentation to three outstanding new charities organized since the September 11 tragedies.

    “The events of September 11 changed our lives forever, bringing out both the best and the worst of humanity, said Miles. “We want to recognize three outstanding new organizations established here in South Carolina to assist the families of the heroes, survivors, and victims of September 11, who have already done a remarkable job of raising money and getting it directly to the those in need.”

    The South Carolina Fireman’s Association and the Andy Thomas Show Fireman’s Fund, which raised over $750,000 for the families of heroes lost in the New York tragedy, was honored. South Carolina Cares, organized by the Governor’s Office, giving over $3,751,961.87 to the Red Cross, was also recognized. The White Knoll Middle School Fire Truck Fund, which has been raising money to buy a new fire truck for New York City, was also named an outstanding new charity by the Secretary of State.
“The White Knoll students have done an outstanding job. These students have set an example for all of us to follow,” said Miles.

    “It is people like our Angel charities and our outstanding new charities who are creating a better quality of life for all of us in our state, and we have them to thank for keeping the spirit of giving alive and well here in South Carolina,” said Miles.

    Secretary Miles added that all charities doing business in South Carolina can be checked out on the Secretary of State’s website, www.scsos.com.

    “Since the events of September 11, American life has changed in many ways, including in the area of charitable giving. Americans have opened their hearts and their wallets like never before to support their neighbors in need. Charities have raised record amounts of money and provided services in epic proportion,” said Miles.

    “It is critical, in this time of great need and uncertain economic times, to make sure our donations are given wisely and used wisely. Before you write the check, please check it out,” urged Secretary Miles. “There are so many families in South Carolina, in New York, in our nation’s capital, and around the world, who desperately need our help. Let’s make sure they get the help they need by giving generously, but wisely. “
 


South Carolina Cares

Andy Thomas Show Firefighter's Fund

White Knoll Middle School Fire Truck Fund

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