MAP International On Forbes Top Seven Charities List For 99% Rating For Charitable Commitment And Fundraising Efficiency

MAP International
Friday, 8 December 2000

Brunswick, GA, December 8, 2000 MAP International, a Georgia based non-profit Christian relief and development agency, is listed by Forbes magazine as one of "the country's 100 most prominent charities" for the second consecutive year. In the magazine's annual investment issue over 100 organizations were evaluated on the basis of efficiency and need. Ratings reflect each charity's standing in the areas of "charitable commitment, fundraising efficiency, and donor dependency."

MAP International scored among the top seven charities listed for their 99% "charitable commitment." This rating reflects the revenue used for charitable purposes. The "fundraising efficiency" rating of 99% measures the revenue raised from private sources remaining after expenditures for fundraising. "We are honored to be ranked highly again by Forbes magazine in its list of top performing charities," states Michael Nyenhuis, MAP's president.

The final rating of 98% for "donor dependency" reflects MAP's dependence on the generosity of the public to carry out its mission of providing total health to people living in the world's poorest communities. "We take the stewardship of our resources and effectiveness of our programs very seriously," states Nyenhuis. "Our supporters expect us to handle the resources they entrust to us wisely. We are grateful that an independent review by Forbes confirms our commitment to efficiency."

MAP International, founded in 1954 as Medical Assistance Programs, promotes the total health of people living in the world's poorest communities through the provision of essential medicines, the prevention and eradication of disease, and the promotion of community health development, including prevention of childhood diseases, and HIV/AIDS. MAP is supported by donations from individuals, foundations, corporations and churches under IRS 501(c)(3).

For more information, or to contact MAP International, see their website at: www.map.org