Philanthropy Critic Mugs

'We can't send you disaster relief. We outsourced our operations to the countries hit by the tsunami.'

'Not exactly what I expected at a charity golf tournament.'

"Shall we start the bidding at five dollars?"

"Looks like charity is the transfer of money from poor people in rich counties to rich people in poor countries."

Charity fundraiser

"HR-bill 9495. Cutting down non-profits."

Rich man vomiting euros to a beggar.

"Gee, thanks pal."

"You can either make a pledge or join us in this weekend's Barkathon."

"I'm in nonprofit work for the money."

"Look at their faces! What did they expect? They never visited her! Of course the will says her money goes to the cat shelter. . ."

'The great thing is, the poor won't be able to squander it on luxuries such as dignity, equality and hope!'

"He says he wants to see the actual brick he donated."

"My wish is simple—to give something back to the community."

"I have special needs-- good food, warm bed, fresh water, and plenty of room to pop wheelies!"

"It's time to get politics out of money."

'The best grants lie that-a-ways, Ma'am.'

Human Rights for All

"Tia Carmen, if times are tough, how come you're giving money away?"

"Mr.Scrooge has lodged a complaint,with regard to your 'aggressive begging."

Hypocrisy about poverty

"Thank you, and may the I.R.S. accept all your deductions."

Alms Bank

'In conclusion, I hope you all go out there, get well-paying jobs, and give lots of tax-deductible gifts to our alumni fund.'

"You may think the government is a big 'Giveaway' program, but you can't deduct your tax as a charitable contribution."

Inflation Is Up, Interest Rates Are Going Up. . . I'm Asking You To UP Your Donation.

This week is obscure charity awareness week.

Please Give

"My Aunt Agatha – feminist, civil rights activist, philanthropist, sound engineer for 'Cheap Trick at Budokan.'"

"After spending thirty years creating models of early universe formation, I began to suspect that my work didn't make a shred of difference."

"I'll match donations when you match my tax payments."

Scientific Research: 'Uh...why'd it take'em 20 yeahs t' figyah that out?'

"Congratulations. Please remember the college's financial plight. Congratulations. Please remember the college's financial plight. Congratulations. Please remember . . ."

Beggar tosses money to the 1%.

The nonprofit dog fight.