Charity groups face push for voluntary disclosure rules
Leaders of evangelical associations weigh how open charities must be about fund spending. Catholic bishops issue strict fundraising standards, while lawmakers debate bills to require detailed financial breakdowns. Religious groups face pressure to reveal donations, costs, and use of funds amid constitutional concerns.
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Louise Cook
Associated Press
Washington
D.C
United States
World Vision
U.S
Mark O. Hatfield
R-Ove
World Vision Board
Charles H. Wilson
D-Calif
Wilson
Hatfield
Richard L. Watson
Congress
Donations total $26.9 million for Billy Graham group
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association reported 26.9 million dollars in gifts last year with total income of 28.7 million. Broadcasts reach about 900 radio stations and 310 TV stations yearly while a large share funds evangelism and mass media projects.
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Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
Graham
PGEA
ABC
Minneapolis
World Evangelism and Christian Education Fund
Wheaton College
Wheaton
Graham Center For
Ashville
N.C
Lawymen
BGEA
Decision Magazine
Association
Ex-students expose Armstrongs in Pasadena probe
Barbara Riegelhaupt reports former Ambassador College alumni publish Ambassador Report alleging misuse of funds by Garner Ted Armstrong and church leaders. The piece notes 1974 minister defections, accusations of sexual improprieties, and Garner Ted's 1972 disappearance tied to revenue concerns for the Worldwide Church of God.
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Barbara Riegelhaupt
Pasadena
Calif
Garner Ted Armstrong
Herbert
Garner Ted
Church of God
Armstrong
Ambassador College
Armstrongs
Stanley Rader
The
Vienna Symphony
United States
Garner Tech
Ambassador
Ambassador Report
Ted
Humbard's spending riddles budget
The Rex Humbard Foundation, led by Rex Humbard, reports an $18 million annual budget with last year overspending by $3 million as broadcasts reach three million in the United States and millions abroad. Despite past securities issues, Humbard says all funds come from worldwide contributions, with a $9 million mortgage on his church and thousands of donor letters shaping finances.
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United States
IRS
American Association of Fund-raising Counsel Inc
Treasury Department
Minnesota Securities Division
BGEA
Evangelism Ministries
Graham
Joe McKnight
Akron, Ohio
Alpha Rex Erimanuel Humbard
Arkansas
Akron
Rex Humbard
Cuyahoga Falls
Humbard
Columbus
Oral Roberts Television Presents New Era of Evangelism
Tulsa based article details Oral Roberts as faith healer turned media mogul. It notes studio taping, a branded empire including Oral Roberts University, and a 1975 IRS filing showing 27.5 million gross receipts with 25.6 million from gifts. Major expenses include 7.2 million to gifts and 6.19 million for radio and TV. Roberts' salary listed at 29,000 with family involvement.
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Bill Johnson
Tulsa
Okla
Swesat
Granville Obadiah
Oral’ Roberts
Oral Roberts
World Action Singers
Roberts
Richard
Oklahoma
United Methodist
Oral Roberts University
Abundant Life Magazine
Prosperi
Oral Roberts Evangelical Association Inc
Internal Revenue Service
Association
Rev Ike seeks pie now with ice cream and cherry on top
A profile of Rev. Ike and the United Christian Evangelistic Association portrays a secretive, wealthy preacher who preaches self worth and rapid riches. Headquarters at 910 Commonwealth Ave in Boston upholds a private image while income estimates range from 6.5 to 15 million dollars.
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Ike
Brookline
Mass
Frederick Eiskerenkoetter
United Christian Evangelistic Association
Commonwealth Ave
Kenneth Kolman
Association
Kolman
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Massa-Carrara
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