The Chronicle, 1/21/2005: $521-Million Raised by U.S Charities for Tsunami Relief

The Chronicle, 1/21/2005: $521-Million Raised by U.S Charities for Tsunami Relief: "521-Million Raised by U.S Charities for Tsunami Relief
By Brennen Jensen and Nicole Wallace

American relief charities have raised more than $521-million to aid victims of the deadly earthquake and tsunamis in South Asia, with much of the money coming in online. That amount now far exceeds the $350-million pledged by the United States government.

Some of the money raised by relief groups has been contributed by companies and foundations. The Chronicle has tallied more than $126-million awarded to relief efforts by grant makers.

Among the results from organizations across the United States:


The American Red Cross, in Washington, has raised $222.9-million. The organization's total includes some of the donations made during a two-hour NBC telethon on January 15."