Operation Haiti Relief: Who’s Donated?

The devastation in Haiti from last week’s earthquake has sent shockwaves around the globe. The AP reported earlier today there are now an estimated 200,000 dead, 250,000 injured and 2 million homeless from the quake.

With the Haitian people in dire need of support, many charities, organizations, corporations, celebrities and political elite have stepped up to help fund the relief efforts. To date, donations have exceeded $305 million. Some have publicized their donations more than others, which makes you question their true intentions, but if you’ve been curious who’s donated and donated what, here’s a mentionable list:

The American Red Cross: through the text “HAITI” to 9099 mobile fundraising initiative, Americans have raised over $23 million via text message. Total donations to the American Red Cross in the last week, including all 9099 texts, is over $112 million

U.S. Fund for UNICEF: $22.5 million raised as of Tuesday

Catholic Relief Services: $16.5 million in gifts and pledges raised as of Monday

Corporate America: over $69 million in pledges from 34 companies have been raised as of Monday. Major corporate pledges include:
• GE: $2.5 million
• Citigroup: $2 million, including $250,000 to the Red Cross
• Microsoft: $1.25 million
• JPMorgan Chase: $1 million
• Morgan Stanley: $1 million
• Google: $1 million
• Walmart: $500,000 to the Red Cross, and $100,000 worth of food
• McDonalds: $1 million
• Go Daddy: $500,000
• UPS Foundation: $1 million to various relief efforts
• FedEx: providing shipping services for relief organizations
• General Motors Foundation: $100,000 to the Red Cross
• Visa: $200,000 to the Red Cross
• PepsiCo Foundation: $1 million along with Quaker products, bottled water, and Gatorade for earthquake victims
• Coca-Cola Foundation: $1 million
• Walt Disney Company: $100,000
• Target: $500,000 to the Red Cross
• Lowe’s: $1 million to the Red Cross International Response Fund

Celebrities:
• George Clooney: Of the a-list celebrities that have been involved with the Haiti relief efforts, it looks as though George Clooney is going to make the largest impact. He’s organized a mega, multi-network telethon that will be airing live tomorrow night (Friday 1/22)
• Sandra Bullock: $1 million donation to Doctors Without Borders
• Brangelina: $1 million
• Gisele Bundchen: $1.5 million
• Madonna: $250,000
• Lance Armstrong: $250,000

Political Elite: former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush announced they’ll be working together to raise funds for the cause. Michelle Obama has also been involved by supporting the American Red Cross through their public service announcements for the 9099 campaign.

This isn’t an exhaustive list by any means, but it shows the true magnitude of the situation in Haiti and how America is stepping up to help. Show your own support and make a donation to the Haiti relief efforts today!