Think twice before reposting chain emails that you haven't researched for yourself... Or just check snopes: http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/charities.asp Salvation Army CEO paid ~$127k, 82% efficiency Red Cross CEO paid ~$511k in 2011. 92% efficiency Some people claim that certain charities are 100% efficient. That's not possible even with an all-volunteer staff, unles the staff also pays for buildings, insurance, government filings, vehicles, gasoline etc. Don't get confused into thinking that a charities internal costs are all in CEO salary (or salaries of all staff). How does the red cross get helpt o people in disaster situations? They have vehicles, insurance, registration, maintenance, gasoline etc.