Washington issues warning on fundraisers - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):

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As a whole, most commercial fundraisers give most of the mone y they collectto charity, according to Secretary of State Sam Reed and Attorneyt General Rob McKenna. Five fundraising groups gave 90 percent or more back to charityin 2008, including Tis Best LLC of which raised $355,723 in contributions and gave back the same amount to charity. Others above 90 percent include Russ ReidCompany Inc. of Pasadena, Calif., at 98 3 Dog Consulting Inc. of Va., at 97 percent; of at 94 percent, and Webster Groupl Inc. of Washington, D.C., at 90 percent.
“Givwe to organizations that are upfronrand responsible,” said McKenna, in a A few groups gave 10 percent or less back to the statement said. They include LAS LLC of D.C., which raised money for the Committe e for Missing Children and the International Union ofPolicwe Associations; AFL-CIO (10 percent); and Charitable Assistancew Group Inc. of Seattle, whichg raised money for the Kirkland Jayceee and RentonJaycees (5