I think the donations to TES may be like donations to the Red Cross - You think you're donating to a specific disaster, but they can funnel the money anywhere they want to. (I.E. big scandal a few years ago re: donations for Ca fire victims not earmarked for that and used elsewhere).
Truthfully, I don't care if TES uses the donations however they see fit, as long as it's a legit expenditure.
That having been said, although I admire TM for his effort at filling a need for searching for lost souls, his recent statements and appearances on NG have been very disturbing to me....His slamming LP was uncalled for- just cos TM gave up, why would he need to discourage others from doing their own search, if they wanted. His constant mentioning of how much he's spent, how expensive the search is. His flip flopping about staying, leaving, staying, will find her, can't find her, etc. His last about Caylee being "unfindable" was the worst....NO reason to make that opinion public, totally uncalled for.... I wish I could be there to help continue searching, this little girl has truly touched everyone's heart. Please, please, anyone who can be there to search whenever they can find the time, please, please don't give up.....Please bring this little soul's remains home....JMO