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  1. j howell
    Jan 20 2021

    FOR A NONPROFET ORGINISATION THE PEOPLE WORKING THERE MAKE MORE MONEY THAN ALL THE SUCKERS THAT SEND YOU MONEY. I FEEL SORRY FOR THE CHILDREN AND SEND MONEY OFTEN, HOWEVER I THINK I WILL KEEP MY MONEY AND SUGGEST YOUR CEO’S TAKE A CUT IN SALARY TO HELP THE CHILDREN. CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME. YOU JUST LOST MY DONATION AND AFTER I TALK TO MY FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK I AM PRETTY SURE YOU WILL LOSE MORE. My mother sent a monthly donation for many years until she passed away so i continued.

  2. Anne Paddock
    Jan 11 2021

    People have different priorities. Some people – particularly in the medical and health field – view the non-profits that impact these fields – as a priority, while others view the traditional non-profits as a priority.

    With 70% of the US population overweight or obese, heart disease as the number 1 cause of death, and the explosive growth in Type 2 diabetes and other diseases greatly impacted by diet, many people view the non-profits in the food industry as dangerous. We live in a country where most doctors tell patients to take a statin to combat high cholesterol instead of addressing the cause of the high cholesterol – most often the SAD (Standard American Diet). People think they are eating “healthy” by eating chicken when in fact, it’s loaded with cholesterol and saturated fat. And, then there is the environmental impact of raising (most of the corn and soybeans we grow in the US is to feed livestock) and slaughtering billions and billions of animals annually. So, many environmentalists also consider non-profits in the animal livestock industry as organizations that significantly contribute to the deterioration of this planet.

    So, although I appreciate where you are coming from, I also believe there are all types of non-profits whose mission and spending needs to be exposed to the public.

  3. Robert Woods
    Jan 11 2021

    Yes — I understand that. But if your reports are ‘calls to action’ — I should hope ‘we’ work first on those playing on heartstrings to enrich themselves with questionable appeals for people’s contributions.

    Trade associations are quite something else and not worth society’s scarce resources of effort and attention. It would be ‘fun’ to see how they bilk their members but not high on a ‘what to do list.’

    You have a darn good ‘machine’ to tell us about injustices but I’d hope we could do more about needed health care, etc. than the profitability of chicken nuggets, etc. — which is the goal of chicken lobbyists.

  4. Anne Paddock
    Jan 11 2021

    The blog addresses all types of non-profits.

  5. Robert Woods
    Jan 11 2021

    Might it not be useful to separate ‘charities’ and ‘trade associations?’ IMO HUGE difference in what attention should ge given to ‘charities’ — chicken companies can be scammed at will in my book.

  6. Anne Paddock
    Jan 2 2021

    I don’t know. The Form 990 does not address this issue. Nor, does the website.

  7. Ronald Davidson
    Jan 2 2021

    how does carter roberts justify his salary?

  8. greg plant
    Nov 10 2020

    board members fly first class, sign me up. over $2 million spent on perks, wow, I need to become a board member. Robin Ganzert you treat yourself & friends well, what about the animals you could help with all that money, fly coach, save hundreds of animals.

  9. Anne Paddock
    Sep 4 2020

    Thank you….you comment means a lot to me!

  10. Deb
    Sep 4 2020

    Anne, thanks to you I make better decisions on what non-profits to support. I’ve also sent my daughter a link to your website. She is a very active donor to many organizations and was surprised to find how little goes to many. I applaud your efforts and hope you continue to provide this generous information to the public. You’ve taken many steps out of the equation by your willingness to do the ‘legwork’ and I thank you.
    Deb

  11. Anne Paddock
    May 2 2020

    You’re not being a pain. I understand. My best advice is to give locally. Most local non-profits watch every penny because they simply do not have the funds to pay big salaries, benefits and perks. But, do try to review the Form 990 before giving so you can see where funds are spent. If you want me to review a 990, let me know and I will give you a summary of the facts.

  12. Carl Metzler
    May 1 2020

    Okay, thanks, Anne. I’m not trying to be a pain, just trying to get a grip on which charities for others and myself are the best to support.

  13. Anne Paddock
    Apr 29 2020

    Jews for Jesus is a 501 (c) 3 but also classified as a “church” by the IRS so they are not required to file a Form 990. However, they always have the option to file a Form 990 if they want to provide the public with transparency. I was unable to find any financial information on their website.

  14. Gaye Pietrocola
    Apr 29 2020

    I am very concerned that so much of the donations go to salary. Seriously, nearly half a million to the head of this organization is ridiculous. Too many employees taking too much money in salary. I would like to donate but whose salary am I contributing to?

  15. Carl Metzler
    Apr 29 2020

    Do you have an analysis of the organization Jews for Jesus? Thank you.

  16. Mike Gearing
    Nov 15 2019

    cut your staff in half. cut all salaries 10% you are top heavy. If you really care about the animals more should go to their welfare.

  17. Anne Paddock
    Feb 2 2016

    Hi Marion: What product are you referring to?

  18. Marian
    Feb 2 2016

    Where can I buy this in my state? I live in Arkansas, my zip code is 72830. Thank you.
    Marian

  19. mjsinch
    Jan 23 2014

    Great hint – thanks!

  20. aedpad
    Jan 23 2014

    The updated information is on the IBO.org website, in the statistical reports. When you go to the site, click on “Information For” and then click on “Media and Researchers” and then click on the blue highlighted line: “International Education Research Database.” You will be asked to register and then you will have access to the statistical information.

  21. mjsinch
    Jan 23 2014

    Hi,

    Your article below has some really useful information. https://paddockpost.com/2011/11/08/the-ib-diploma-school-asking-the-right-questions/. I’m really interested in finding the most recent updates to the information below. Is it on the IBO.org website? I’ve looked but couldn’t find it.

    World Mean Score: 30.7 (2010)
    North America Mean Score: 27.5 (2008)
    % of IB Diploma that score 45: 1%
    % of IB Diploma that score 40 or higher: 10%
    % of IB Diploma that score 38 or higher: 15%
    % of IB Diploma that score 36 or higher: 21%
    % of IB Diploma that score 34 or higher: 30%
    % of IB Diploma that score 32 or higher: 39%

    Thanks!

  22. aedpad
    Aug 12 2013

    Hi Cindy: Click on the link below for a list of stores in California. If there isn’t a store close to you, cocomels can be purchased directly from the company’s on-line store (the link is below also).

    http://jjssweets.com/store-locator/

    http://jjssweets.com/products-page/

  23. Cindy
    Aug 12 2013

    where can I buy cocomels in california?

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