Pomegrante is essential as you mention however users agree to install this along with other software which puts this said application in a gray area (i plan to verify this more in the future). I don't agree with pomegrante but they are taking a different approach then kikipope.

I don't believe Charity Engine has been forthright with anyone about the amount of users mining what like ETH etc. However I do believe they may have ways to prove themselves as legit when pressured which is a concern to me.

But like most charities in the world like unicef , etc .But with regards to all money made or donations, very little goes towards the cause.

kikipope is no more thou

Another note:
Users need to be more vigilant in any software that they install period.