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The following information would give you some idea:

The American Red Cross

President and CEO - Marsha J. Evans.  Salary for the year 2010: $651,957 + all personal, medical and pension expenses.  Less than 10 cents of your donated dollar goes to the cause.

UNICEF

CEO - Caryl M. Stern receives $1.2 million per year plus all living and housing expenses, including Rolls Royce.  Less than 15 cents of your donated dollar goes to the casue.

The Salvation Army

Commissioner - Todd Bassett receives a salary of $13000 per year plus housing for managing this $2 billion organization.  96 cents of all donated dollars go to the cause.

a very high percentage. this is a good question as there are many so-called charities that are corrupt. stck with those that have been around for a long time such as Salvation Army, UNICEF, Red Cross and others. Do internet research. Legit organizations publicise financial information.