The foundation was able to gather the contributions from 600 individuals and organizations. The contributions ranged from as little as $5 to $50,000. The MDRT Foundation gave a $50,000 match and the MDRT also contributed $50,000.
The money was given out to the following organizations:
$300,000 to Habitat for Humanity International, Americus, Ga.; $100,000 to the American Red Cross, Washington; and $175,000 to the Salvation Army.
Another foundation, affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company, New York, gave a 3-year, $225,000 grant to Groundwork Inc., New York. The grant money will be used “to expand an after-school program for middle school students.”
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