Report: Newtown Funds Got $20 Million, Have Distributed $2.9 Million

Since the  well-wishers from around the world have contributed to a variety of funds to benefit the people of Newtown. For the first time Tuesday, residents are seeing how much they've contributed -- and how much has been put to use.  

Attorney General George Jepsen's office released the findings of a survey from 43 charities, showing how much each reported to have received and where the funds had gone. Results showed $2.9 million of the $20.4 million total had been distributed. Survey results were due April 12, the Attorney General's office reported.

"This request was an initial step to provide information to the public, Newtown community and other charitable organizations trying to meet the needs of those affected by this tragedy," said Jepsen. "My office will be following up with the charities that did not respond."

The majority of all money comes from the United Way's Sandy Hook School Support Fund, which has distributed all $11 million it has received to the Newtown Sandy Hook Community Foundation, a group it established to purpose the funds. None of the $11 million has been distributed at this time, according to the survey, although the United Way announced plans last week to distribute $4 million to families of victims and others at the school.

Smaller funds range from Adopt a Sandy Hook/Newtown Cop (which raises funds to help allow Newtown police to take time off) to the Newtown Children's Museum, which funds the EverWonder Experience in Newtown.