BBF Noted in Forbes Magazine's 200 Largest Charities List Tied for Number One

BROTHER'S BROTHER FOUNDATION NOTED IN FORBES MAGAZINE'S 200 LARGEST CHARTIES LIST TIED FOR NUMBER ONE

Forbes Magazine, in its online ranking of the 200 largest U.S. charities, BBF was listed as having a 100% rating in fundraising efficiency, charitable commitment and donor dependency. BBF was noted in the article as tied for the number one position of the most efficient charity reviewed by Forbes. BBF President Luke Hingson was highlighted for his commitment to charitable work. Please look for additional information at the Forbes article, http://www.forbes.com/2010/11/17/charity-10-personal-finance-philanthropy-10-most-efficient-charities_slide_2.html and on the Forbes 200 Largest Charities list at http://www.forbes.com/lists/2010/14/charity-10_land.html . BBF can be brought to the top of this list by clicking on Fundraising Efficiency or Charitable Commitment, which will rank the charities accordingly. Also, The Better Business Bureau awarded BBF with its "Wise Giving Alliance Standards" seal of approval for another year.

BBF, a 54-year old Pittsburgh-based international charity, has provided over $4 billion of medical supplies, textbooks, food, seeds, and other humanitarian supplies to people around the world in over 140 countries. With the help of gifts from the general public, corporations and the US government, in the first six months of 2011 BBF sent product contributions to those in need in 54 countries. In the same period of 2011, BBF furnished supplies for 142 medical and humanitarian hand-carry mission trips.

Forbes Magazine, the national business periodical, ranked Brother's Brother Foundation tied for first as the most efficient charities in its online ranking of the 200 largest U.S. charities. This list rates charities on how efficiently they collect and distribute donations.
Brother's Brother Foundation received 100 % or higher rating in 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 NOTED IN FORBES MAGAZINE'S 200 LARGEST CHARTIES LIST TIED FOR NUMBER ONE Forbes Magazine, in its online ranking of the 200 largest U.S. charities, BBF was listed as having a 100% rating in fundraising efficiency, charitable commitment and donor dependency. BBF was noted in the article as tied for the number one position of the most efficient charity reviewed by Forbes. BBF President Luke Hingson was highlighted for his commitment to charitable work. Please look for additional information at the Forbes article, http://www.forbes.com/2010/11/17/charity-10-personal-finance-philanthropy-10-most-efficient-charities_slide_2.html and on the Forbes 200 Largest Charities list at http://www.forbes.com/lists/2010/14/charity-10_land.html . BBF can be brought to the top of this list by clicking on Fundraising Efficiency or Charitable Commitment, which will rank the charities accordingly. Also, The Better Business Bureau awarded BBF with its "Wise Giving Alliance Standards" seal of approval for another year. BBF, a 54-year old Pittsburgh-based international charity, has provided over $4 billion of medical supplies, textbooks, food, seeds, and other humanitarian supplies to people around the world in over 140 countries. With the help of gifts from the general public, corporations and the US government, in the first six months of 2011 BBF sent product contributions to those in need in 54 countries. In the same period of 2011, BBF furnished supplies for 142 medical and humanitarian hand-carry mission trips. Forbes Magazine, the national business periodical, ranked Brother's Brother Foundation tied for first as the most efficient charities in its online ranking of the 200 largest U.S. charities. This list rates charities on how efficiently they collect and distribute donations. Brother's Brother Foundation received 100 % or higher rating in 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