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VB charity says gifts grew 46 percent
Updated: Tuesday, 03 Nov 2009, 12:33 PM EST
Published : Tuesday, 03 Nov 2009, 8:10 AM EST
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) - Contributions to Operation Blessing International increased by 46 percent last year, with most of the donations non-cash contributions such as surplus food and goods for needy families for disaster victims.
The Virginia Beach charity founded by evangelical broadcaster Pat Robertson in 1978 reported 2008 revenue of $407 million, up from $279 million in 2007, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy.
According to Operation Blessing's 2008 tax statement, 94 percent of its donations were non-cash, in-kind contributions.
Operation Blessing President Bill Horan said the surge in contributions was due in part to the charity's expanded system for procuring and disbursing more donated goods and services.
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Information from: The Virginian-Pilot, http://www.pilotonline.com
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