BBF Praised by Forbes Magazine

BROTHER'S BROTHER FOUNDATION'S CHARITABLE COMMITMENT DECLARED " AS EFFICIENT AS THEY COME " IN FORBES 2007 ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE NATIONS 200 LARGEST CHARITIES.

".as efficient as they come on our list of the country's 200 largest-by-private-donation nonprofits." (December 10, 2007)

"Brother's Brother Foundation, a 49 year old year old international charity based in Pittsburgh, is delighted to receive this recognition", President Luke L. Hingson said. "Our inexpensive cost effective approach is a reflection of the wishes of our supporters in Pennsylvania and around the world to serve others without fancy costs."

The entire Forbes article can be viewed at their site using the following links:

" Your Charity Dollars at Work " the article about BBF, " America 's 200 Largest Charities " is the overview article and the 200 Largest Charities listing.

BBF, a 50-year old Pittsburgh-based international charity, has provided over $2.3 billion of medical supplies, textbooks, food, seeds, and other humanitarian supplies to people around the world in over 135 countries. With the help of gifts from the general public, corporations and the US government, in 2007 BBF sent product contributions totaling more than $335,603,000 (over 2,000 tons) to those in need in 62 countries including Argentina, Benin Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Madagascar, Montenegro, Nicaragua, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Serbia, Sudan and Uruguay.

Forbes Magazine, the national business periodical, listed Brother's Brother Foundation as the only charity to receive 100% or higher rating in a special issue,
2007 investment guide charity, December 2006. The issue lists
200 charities, rating them on how efficiently they collect and distribute donations.
Brother's Brother Foundation received 100 % or higher rating in all three evaluating categories. The categories included charitable commitment, donor dependency and fundraising efficiency.

Donations to assist with shipping costs are greatly appreciated. Credit card donations can be made by calling Brother's Brother Foundation at 412-321-3160; checks should be made out to Brother's Brother Foundation and sent to:
Brother's Brother Foundation
1200 Galveston Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15233

For additional information please contact:
Karen Dempsey, Vice President Development/Administration @ 412-237-2324 or email: kdempsey@brothersbrother.org

Luke Hingson, President @ 412-237-2320 or email: lhingson@brothersbrother.org

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	BROTHER'S BROTHER FOUNDATION'S CHARITABLE COMMITMENT DECLARED " AS EFFICIENT AS THEY COME " *IN FORBES* 2007 ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE NATIONS 200 LARGEST CHARITIES. ".as efficient as they come on our list of the country's 200 largest-by-private-donation nonprofits." (December 10, 2007) "Brother's Brother Foundation, a 49 year old year old international charity based in Pittsburgh, is delighted to receive this recognition", President Luke L. Hingson said. "Our inexpensive cost effective approach is a reflection of the wishes of our supporters in Pennsylvania and around the world to serve others without fancy costs." The entire Forbes article can be viewed at their site using the following links: " Your Charity Dollars at Work " the article about BBF, " America 's 200 Largest Charities " is the overview article and the 200 Largest Charities listing.** BBF, a 50-year old Pittsburgh-based international charity, has provided over $2.3 billion of medical supplies, textbooks, food, seeds, and other humanitarian supplies to people around the world in over 135 countries. With the help of gifts from the general public, corporations and the US government, in 2007 BBF sent product contributions totaling more than $335,603,000 (over 2,000 tons) to those in need in 62 countries including Argentina, Benin Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Madagascar, Montenegro, Nicaragua, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Serbia, Sudan and Uruguay. Forbes Magazine, the national business periodical, listed Brother's Brother Foundation as the only charity to receive 100% or higher rating in a special issue, 2007 investment guide charity, December 2006. The issue lists 200 charities, rating them on how efficiently they collect and distribute donations. Brother's Brother Foundation received 100 % or higher rating in all three evaluating categories. The categories included charitable commitment, donor dependency and fundraising efficiency. Donations to assist with shipping costs are greatly appreciated. Credit card donations can be made by calling Brother's Brother Foundation at 412-321-3160; checks should be made out to Brother's Brother Foundation and sent to: Brother's Brother Foundation 1200 Galveston Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15233 For additional information please contact: Karen Dempsey, Vice President Development/Administration @ 412-237-2324 or email: kdempsey@brothersbrother.org Luke Hingson, President @ 412-237-2320 or email: lhingson@brothersbrother.org