STEVE INSKEEP, Host: Charlie Sheen pledged $1 to Japan for every ticket sold to his new stand-up tour. Even "American Idol's" Ryan Seacrest joined in.</s>RYAN SEACREST: You can text for the Red Cross for relief in Japan to 90999 and help those affected by that terrible tragedy. We thank you for that support.</s>STEVE INSKEEP, Host: More than a dozen organizations contacted by the Chronicle of Philanthropy said they were not actively raising money for Japan. Some say they're waiting until the needs are more clear.</s>STEVE INSKEEP, Host: This is NPR News.
In the aftermath of Japan's earthquake and tsunami, donations to relief organizations have topped $130 million. The amount is not as large as money raised for other disasters, but Japan has declined many offers. Out of 102 offers for help from different countries, the Japanese government only accepted 15.