Accountability, independent oversight, and financial disclosure are
important factors to determine prior to donating money to a
nonprofit.

It seems that these factors have not been heeded by GWP.

Any donor with doubts, even small ones, has an obligation to ask GWP
the following questions, and expect timely, courteous and
informative responses. Good charities willingly answer tough
questions that make sense to donors.

1. Is there an independent board that accepts responsibility for the
activities of the organization and oversees its operations?

2. Are the financial records audited annually by certified public
accountants?

3. Are copies of the audited financial statements provided to anyone
who requests them?

4. Is information provided to donors about any program that the
donors have supported?

5. How does the organization avoid conflicts of interest?

6. What are its guidelines and standards for fund-raising?

7. Is there a review procedure to assure compliance with fund-
raising standards and guidelines?