Salvation Army President is paid only $13,000 per year-Fiction!

The Head of the Salvation Army Receives only $13,000 in Salary Per Year-Fiction!

Summary of the eRumor: According to this eRumor, the head of the American Red Cross is paid more than $650,000 per year, the head of the United Way is paid $375,000 per year and the head of the Salvation Army is paid only $13,000 per year, something to keep in mind next time you are making donations to non-profit organizations.

The Truth: According to the Salvation Army, Commissioners W. Todd Bassett and his wife Carol A. Bassett jointly received basic living allowances and grants totaling $64,210 for 2004 plus housing valued at $34,116. That is still considerably less than the salaries of some of the other top charities. Marsha J. Evans, the president of the American Red Cross, was paid $651,957 in 2004. The president of the United Way is now Ralph Dickerson Jr. who's current salary is $420,000 per year, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy.

A real example of the eRumor as it has appeared on the Internet:
WHERE SHOULD YOU DONATE YOUR MONEY??????????? As you open your pockets for yet another natural disaster, keep these facts in mind: Marsha J. Evans, President and CEO of the American Red Cross... salary for year ending 06/30/03 was $651,957 plus expenses. Brian Gallagher, President of the United Way receives a $375,000 base salary, plus numerous expense benefits. The Salvation Army's Commissioner Todd Bassett receives a salary of only $13,000 per year (plus housing) for managing this $2 billion dollar organization. No further comment necessary.