hb```f``Mb`c`` ,K P s.0;1fNfdgc Ron DeSantis speaks at a press conference at Buc-ees travel center, where he announced his proposal of more than $1 billion in gas tax relief for Floridians in response to rising gas prices caused by inflation. A petition calling for evangelist Franklin Graham to be removed as the chairman, president and CEO of the charitable organization Samaritans Purse has garnered more than 11,000 signatures as of Wednesday. In 2015, Samaritan's Purse used $23,643,532 for administrative expenses. 0000017772 00000 n Doctors and nurses from Samaritans Purse treated more than 300 New Yorkers after Mount Sinai Health System invited the group to the city at the height of the pandemic, but its work has been dogged by controversy since it began. 0000003952 00000 n Walt Disney employees and demonstrators during a rally against the Florida "Don't Say Gay" bill at Griffith Park in Glendale, California, U.S., on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. There wasnt anyone said, No, dont pray for me., But Mr. Graham said his staff never prayed for anybody that didnt want it., Excuse me, let me say that differently, he said. In actual dollars, Samaritans Purse raised about $895 million, spent about $670 million, putting about $225 million in savings in 2020. Ron DeSantis speaks at a press conference at Buc-ees travel center, where he announced his proposal of more than $1 billion in gas tax relief for Floridians in response to rising gas prices caused by inflation. Samaritan's Purse has earned a 92% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. Srf:j,.Qjrt[{$`soKRGIR9)q_JJJcpi$[rHg{ k1Wmg$~0>&GuJL&w~ l;bCL`t%qBw6Ut.h)At Former Aid Worker Sues Samaritan's Purse After Being Kidnapped In Darfur. . 0 . The Samaritans Purse website says the groups primary mission is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ., Mr. Graham said his staff never prayed for anybody that didnt want it.. Roughly 5 percent of its budget is spent on direct evangelism, such as printing materials or church-based programs, Ms. Strickland said. PDF In The Supreme Court of the United States On April 1, the Evangelical Christian humanitarian aid organization Samaritan's Purse opened a 68-bed emergency field hospital in New York City's Central Park to care for Coronavirus victims in partnership with Mount Sinai Health System. 0000018239 00000 n 4-C, which DeSantis signed on April 22, will not go into effect until July 2022. "This is just the beginning of the battle, as we are attempting to achieve justice for Florida taxpayers," Sanchez wrote in a statement. 0000048895 00000 n Former Aid Worker Sues Samaritan's Purse After Being - HuffPost U.S. Disaster Relief For questions regarding Samaritan's Purse, call 828-588-4663 For questions regarding FEMA Direct Housing Assistance, call 800-621-3362 or check your application status online at . 0000002138 00000 n 0000048012 00000 n In 2021, the difference grew significantly. Market data provided byFactset. Mr. Graham said he held no ill will toward gay people. to those projects, and we may assess up to 10 percent to be used for administering the gift. Check out more about our response here. Expenses totaled $648 million (not including $22 million in depreciation) with the two largest expenses reported to be grants ($248 million) and compensation ($171 million). 0000025325 00000 n Samaritan's Purse is accredited by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), which requires its members to "establish reasonable procedures to ensure that all ministry funds are used in conformity with applicable laws and regulations and to fulfill the organization's exempt purposes. 0000050019 00000 n Orange and Osceola counties did not have the services or resources needed to bring the project to life, so the legislature worked with Disney to establish the district. In 2020, several members of the Graham family were in Samaritan's Purse's payroll including Franklin Graham who earned over $760,000, Jane Graham (Franklin's mother), who earned more than $47,000, Franklin's daughter Cissie Jane Austin Graham Lynch, who earned more than $140,000, her husband Corey Lynch, who earned over $49,000, Franklin's son Edward Graham, who earned over $191,000 for his role as Samaritan's Purse Vice President of Operations, and his wife Kristen Graham, who earned over $14,000. Samaritan's Purse is an evangelical Christian humanitarian aid organization that provides aid to people in physical need as a key part of its Christian missionary work. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Budget $932 Million (2022) Offices Samaritan's Purse earned more than $1 billion, but only spent about $715 million, leaving about $300 leftover. Standing behind a Trump-Pence campaign sign, Graham also used Jesuss name to give thanks for the many blessings we have received these past four years. We would hardly consider family separation, the deadly federal COVID-19 response, rampant corruption and authoritarianism, or ongoing systemic racism to be blessings, the statement continued. 152 0 obj <> endobj Rather than welcome the groups unselfish sacrifice, our local bigs greeted it with suspicion and hostility, thus treating the pandemic as one more culture-war battle line, rather than an opportunity to unite across the old divides, he wrote. Samaritan's Purse is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity. 0000017507 00000 n Samaritan's Purse has announced drop off locations for people to give "shoebox gifts" for children in need as part of Operation Christmas Child. Jill Pike, 30, a nurse, traveled with her husband, Brendan, from Medford, Ore., to work in the field hospital. O"p -) qbg5o=3YlGl#g hwq\6xd.qfuX8GL1giXib`ZP5R$i2H 83@u0 N "Florida's HB 1557, also known as the Dont Say Gay' bill, should never have passed and should never have been signed into law," the statement, posted on the Walt Disney Company's Twitter page, reads. For a complete list of transactions with interested persons, see the Form 990, Schedule L, Part IV, Business Transactions involving Interested Persons. The organization's president is Franklin Graham, son of Christian evangelist Billy Graham. DISNEY SAYS FLORIDA CAN'T DISSOLVE SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT UNTIL DEBT IS FULLY PAID. If the full Board will not vote to remove Graham as chairman, president, and CEO, then individual Board members can take a personal stand for the Gospel and offer their own resignations, the petition states. Cost to Raise $100. Dietsche of the Episcopal Diocese of New York said that that attitude was a key reason the plan to set up a field hospital inside the Cathedral of St. John the Divine had been shelved last month. New York is how many million people live here? Mr. Graham said. Giving sacrificial love is very important to us., Franklin Graham Is Taking Down His N.Y. Hospital, but Not Going Quietly, https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/10/nyregion/franklin-graham-samaritans-purse-central-park-hospital-tent-coronavirus.html. 0000017247 00000 n Form 990, Schedule L, Part IV, Business Transactions involving Interested Persons. 0000043576 00000 n 0000004026 00000 n Florida Gov. Article Images Copyright Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Disney employees protested the company's lack of opposition to the law, leading the company to issue an official statement last month. The newly painted Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World is seen with the crest to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the theme park Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File / AP Newsroom). Samaritan's Purse helping Breathitt Co. flood victims, in need of While not an accountant, Rowell admitted that he had been following Graham's charitable organization for a few years now and had noticed a pattern in which it spends a lot less than what it earns. Leonard said that Samaritan's Purse has "a profit margin that rivals the best companies" and that the charitable organization is in fact "bringing in money faster than they've been able to figure out a way to spend.". Under Franklin's leadership, Samaritan's Purse is committed to providing spiritual and physical aid to victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine, as evidenced by our relief efforts in more than 130 countries over the past 50 years," the group concluded. Its white tents will soon be dismantled and sent to new makeshift coronavirus wards as far away as Ecuador and Alaska. cKHII`* di%(L@Vhhh The couple said their faith had led them to Samaritans Purse. Disaster Relief Graham, who has supported Trump since 2016, opened the final night of the Republican National Convention with a prayer last week, saying Father, we know that you can make this nation great once again, if we turn our eyes and our hearts to you and follow your word and obedience.. Mr. Graham said he thought most New Yorkers agreed with him on marriage, an assertion not borne out by polling data, which in 2017 showed 69 percent of the state supported same-sex marriage. (Photographer: Alisha Jucevic/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images). Samaritan's Purse (@SamaritansPurse) / Twitter According to Reuters, both Samaritan's Purse and Clayton Consultants, the firm hired by the charity to communicate with the abductors, have both refused to comment on the allegations. But he expressed pique at his critics, who he said had been a distraction from the work of saving lives. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. AFR - Washington Watch In an op-ed for The New York Post, Jonathan S. Tobin, the editor in chief of Jewish News Syndicate, said Mr. Johnson and other Democrats had demonstrated ingratitude to Samaritans Purse. 0000018826 00000 n ChristianHeadlines.com is a member of the Salem Web Network. A Trusted Christian Charity - Samaritan's Purse Civil rights and recognizing the goodness and intrinsic value of gay people and Muslim people, thats not about a difference of opinion, Mr. Johnson said. 0000047875 00000 n Samaritan's Purse - Wikipedia The most important thing any of us can do for our nation is to pray for our leaders, regardless of their political affiliation., Franklin Graham continues to lead Samaritans Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association with the purpose of sharing Gods love and the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ with hurting people around the world, the organization continued. At the time of this writing, the petition has just over 13,000 signatures. Copyright 2023 Christianity Daily. From bad to worse: Student misbehavior rises further since return of in-person Saudi alfalfa sparks tension in Arizonas Sonoran Desert. %%EOF Many of our nurses and doctors just quietly prayed for them. trailer New Yorkers feel personally attacked and personally at risk.. In 2020, Samaritans Purse reported total revenue of $894 million (compared to $734 million in 2019 and $700 million in 2018) most of which came from cash contributions ($583 million), non-cash contributions ($215 million) and government grants ($67 million). Samaritan's Purse - MinistryWatch 0000003395 00000 n Yonat Shimron, Bob Smietana. 0000002606 00000 n 0000025928 00000 n Charity Navigator - Rating for Samaritan's Purse Ministries News | Charity Watchdogs Concerned Over Samaritan's Purse 0000018148 00000 n 0000048299 00000 n All rights reserved. I would want the gay community to know that Im not here condemning them at all, he said. Reply on Twitter; Join in on Facebook; Billy Graham has served as president and CEO of the aid organization Samaritans Purse since 1979. The new law "does not apply to them, they do not allege direct harm as a result of the challenged law, and they do not plausibly allege any credible threat of direct harm in the future," the judge ruled. 0000049238 00000 n Ronna McDaniel, Chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, unpacks how GOP candidates should talk about efforts to protect unborn children. Moreover, the audited financial statements showed that Samaritan's Purse closed the 2021 fiscal year with more than $1.2 billion in net assets, almost half of which were in cash or cash equivalents. groups. Humanists warn public schools over Franklin Graham's 'Operation 4-C, the law that eliminates Disney's ability to operate an independent governmental entity around its Orlando-area theme parks, unconstitutionally threatens residents with higher taxes, abridges free speech rights, and violates a contractual obligation, the Orlando Sentinel reported. 0000026983 00000 n 0000031929 00000 n Public records show that Samaritan's Purse has been spending less on missions than what they are receiving, sparking concern from charity watchdogs and nonprofit experts. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Last Friday, the group made a petition entitled: Tell Samaritan's Purse: Franklin Graham's Hateful, Pro-Trump Politics Are Ruining Your Credibility.. Milton Quintanilla is a freelance writer and content creator. He explained further that Samaritan's Purse opts to provide "long-term, quality impact over a period of months or years as the needs evolve and various phases of the crisis response develop.". Mobile homeowners must have either been uninsured or underinsured. Samaritan's Purse responds to the urgent needs of families devastated by the wind, rain, and EXPAND Hurricane Relief 013779 $ Bless the Marriage of a Military Couple Your gift can be used toward the costs of travel, meals, lodging, and outdoor activities for these EXPAND Suggested Gift: $60 Operation Heal Our Patriots 013960 $ U.S. endstream endobj 153 0 obj <> endobj 154 0 obj <>/Font<>>>/Fields[]>> endobj 155 0 obj <>/Resources 156 0 R/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 156 0 obj <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>> endobj 157 0 obj <> endobj 158 0 obj <> endobj 159 0 obj <>stream Flavia Wagner, who spent more than three months in captivity before being freed, accused Samaritans Purse of failing to train its security personnel adequately and of willfully ignoring warning signs that abductions were a threat to foreigners. Non-cash contributions were primarily shoe box items. Evangelical Christians represent a key portion of the presidents base of supporters. hb```f``c`2j@ca@ His employees are being asked to self-quarantine for 14 days when they return home. The five most highly compensated were reported to be: To read the IRS Form 990 (2020), click here. * `]1QO&U[[[k`8nsq\qW''F*r| 0000027821 00000 n The petition calls on the international organization to cut ties with Graham, saying that his right-wing politics can only damage your credibility as a loving, Christian humanitarian organization.. Powered and implemented byFactSet Digital Solutions. be applied 0000062951 00000 n Facebook agrees to pay $725M settlement: Whats the deadline to file a claim? It was one of the most powerful storms to ever . we use these funds to meet a similar pressing need. Samaritans Purse provides both medical and spiritual aid to the sick, Mr. Graham said. He said Mr. Graham espouses an exclusionary view and a very narrow view of what constitutes being a Christian., The statement of faith would have made it impossible for non-Christians to work in the cathedral, he said. Executive Compensation at United Way (2019), Executive Compensation at Save the Children(2021). 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. 0000043860 00000 n 0000017034 00000 n 24 independent contractors received more than $100,000 in compensation. Samaritan's Purse's IRS Form 990 for 2020 showed that the charitable organization brought in $894 million in total revenue in the 2020 fiscal year and spent only $670 million. 0000026107 00000 n What the Life and Legacy of Jerry Springer Reveals about Our Culture Today, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Part of HuffPost Impact. Critics have branded it the "Don't Say Gay" law, even though it does not ban the word "gay" in school settings. 0000050296 00000 n "Under Franklin's leadership, Samaritan's Purse is committed to providing spiritual and physical aid to victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine, as evidenced by our. But she said it was difficult to separate medical and missionary activities because the groups medical work was vital to spreading a message of Christs love. 0000001996 00000 n How could we not? Lindsey Graham, Erik Baptist, Franklin Graham, Ronna McDaniel, Matt 0000044162 00000 n 0000018307 00000 n Tom Colligan, from Samaritan's Purse, sweeps up debris in a flood damaged home in the Edgewood neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Samaritan's Purse is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity. startxref Some have also expressed alarm about Mr. Grahams past statements and political activities. The last patients have been discharged from the Central Park field hospital run by Samaritans Purse, the evangelical organization led by the Rev. *Samaritan's Purse encourages Operation Christmas Child shoebox donors to include a personal note in each shoebox gift to encourage the recipient child in their relationship with Jesus Christ. people. uLAk [`B)%!*!-Q;~vgag"j9R%MKRG)dUb:*NPfS'SxW4b6bfsf090Lay~w`^X` 54(2-PWBcP%#E9d9akwFfFYksD`o?cnb?SSk3f>fwK,-Q&3o. Moreover, the audited financial statements showed that Samaritan's Purse closed the 2021 fiscal year with more than $1.2 billion in net assets, almost half of which were in cash or cash equivalents.
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