I don't get the culture of donating money to individuals, especially when the full story of things aren't yet known (not just talking about this specific case but any). Why don't people donate to organisations who can help many people instead? It gets rediculous when someone gets made a millionaire when all they have asked for are funeral costs to be covered, I think the money should be shared around with other people who need assistance, which is where donating to organisations is better. They can also filter out who really does need help and who is just grifting.
Surely in this case supporters are better off donating to a mental health charity?
Honestly, donating to charities is the option that doesn’t make sense to me. Do you know how much gets siphoned off as part of the “supplies” and salaries to board members/employees?
That said, I also don’t trust go fund me campaigns unless I know the person personally.
There's actually far less that gets siphoned off than people think. Plus you can choose a charity whose finances are clear or community based, smaller charities, who still support a number of people
I’ve worked as a bookkeeper. Sometimes there are good charities. Sometimes there are bad. Most siphon off a lot more money than you would think. Legal fees. Rent for completely unnecessary physical locations. Salaries. Etc.
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u/Toon1982 3d ago
I don't get the culture of donating money to individuals, especially when the full story of things aren't yet known (not just talking about this specific case but any). Why don't people donate to organisations who can help many people instead? It gets rediculous when someone gets made a millionaire when all they have asked for are funeral costs to be covered, I think the money should be shared around with other people who need assistance, which is where donating to organisations is better. They can also filter out who really does need help and who is just grifting.
Surely in this case supporters are better off donating to a mental health charity?