Ethics Scenario #83: Schoolhouse Fire Tragedy Fundraising

83. George, the father of three children who were killed in a fire at a school house that killed seven fourth graders, establishes a charitable nonprofit to accept donations for financing the educational expenses of siblings of those who were victims of the tragedy. George has three other children, and hopes the money raised will be enough to put his eldest daughter through college.

a. Is George acting ethically by establishing a charity to support the expenses of his own family?

b. Is George acting legally by doing this?