Sentences with phrase «money on a charity»

E.g. Despite having given away billions, Bill Gates was still richer six years later than he was when he committed to spending all his money on charity before he dies.

It took some planning to drop a lot of money on a charity without anyone knowing a trace of its origin, but for him, that was part of the enjoyment.

Not exact matches

You may want to consider opening a donor advised fund, which lets you get a deduction up front on the money you put in and then decide on which charities get the money later.

This is money we can use to support charities and work on projects that we love.

Charities of all kinds have to decide, on a pretty much constant basis, who they'll accept money from and who they want to associate with.

Or, on the other hand, is it an admirable act of charity — a rich guy giving a bunch of his own money to a few dozen colleagues?

Trump's charity, the Donald J. Trump Foundation, faced intense scrutiny during the election for spending money on items like a $ 20,000 portrait of Trump.

Some retirees, especially those with considerable amounts of money tucked away, may plan on leaving a portion of their savings to their heirs or charity.

Contributing such assets may enable the donor to enjoy a current year tax deduction and potentially eliminate capital gains tax liability on the sale of the asset while allowing the charities they support to receive the most money possible.

Donating such assets may enable the donor to enjoy a current year tax deduction and potentially eliminate capital gains tax liability on the sale of the asset while allowing the charities they support to receive the most money possible.

While some charities depend only on donations, or grants, or government money, most create a well - balanced portfolio of income sources.

I tend to appreciate the idea of giving up a luxury and donating the money that would have otherwise been spent on that luxury to charity.

«It's a shame that the minority risk their reputations and let down the many who follow their legal duties and responsibilities with care, at a critical time when the public expects full transparency on how charities spend their money.

I wish they would use the money for charity... help some of the soup kitchens or shelters in the area instead of spending the money on steel rods, fiberglass and Styrofoam.

Some studies show that people maintain a kind of moral equilibrium, meaning that giving money to charity may lead them to skimp on the tip at dinner, whereas partying too much may inspire a volunteer day at the soup kitchen.

So on the one hand, the capitalist goes on giving money in charity; on the other hand, he goes on exploiting the poor.

I guess Kimster is just feeling guilty about his / her own lack of charity and compassion — Sucks to be you, but don't blame your lack of action on those who actually do good thing with their time and money.

A Christian charity has received # 25,000 of funds raised from a sleepout held in Edinburgh overnight on Saturday to raise money to tackle homelessness.

Then donate the money you save on groceries to a charity or project that serves the poor in concrete ways.

The Church of England's social action charity has revealed that one in nine British adults missed out on celebrating a birthday or other special occasion last year because of a lack of money.

That money they spent on those two ridiculous billboards could have gone to something positive like a charity.

lol... you're so funny, perhaps you could get the Vaticon (misspelled on purpose) to give all their money to charity, why do they need it?

There's a difference between personal charity and the government extracting money through taxes for questionable return on investment (600 million for a non-functional website for example).

Lynn Evans, chairperson of the church, said: «We've been raising money for local charities through our Christmas crib appeal every Christmas for decades and were very sad to discover the theft, which we think took place on Christmas Eve.»

From what I can see Limbaugh donates about.006 % of his income to charity, if people like him controlled ALL the money on the planet, you could expect about the same...

The New York Times backed up these claims in a recent report saying, «The shutdown of the charity, Compassion International, on suspicion of engaging in religious conversion, comes as India, a rising economic power with a swelling spirit of nationalism, curtails the flow of foreign money to activities it deems «detrimental to the national interest.

Each election cycle, the media and general public take voyeuristic pleasure in examining how candidates made money and the charities they supported before knowing that the national microscope would be on them.

1: If your charity isn't using the money the way you see fit, such as helping people get on their feet vs pandering to people who abuse the system, you can stop giving them money and give it to another one.

In fact, groups like Catholic Charities often lose money on government contracts, and the government knows it.

Fast - a-Thon participants refrain from eating from sunrise to sunset and donate the money they would have spent on food to charity — this year, to Islamic Relief, which is directing money to flood victims in Pakistan.

Giving money to charities is based on people who are trying to hide their income from the government or who are too lazy to walk around and physically help their fellow man.

And none of the money given to a charity will be used to repave our roads, help put out fires, keep out neighborhoods safe, make sure our food is safe to eat, make sure no one has a bomb or gun on your plane, or even mow the grass at your local park.

Here's the thing though... I can choose which charity to give to and avoid those that don't spend money on helping people.

Charities should not rely on the taxpayers to fund their activities, rather they should keep soliciting private citizens for money.

Nobody is stopping you from donating your money and time from any organization you would like to support quit asking the government to do the job citizens should be doing on there own when government gets involved in charities, charities become corrupted.

And most Charities spend most of their money on the top heavy over priced management.

1) Charities spend their income on necessities, such as food and utilities, which ever - so - slightly re-orients our economy toward recession - resistant products, rather than luxuries 2) Charities spend their money quickly, but on independent schedules, making for a smoother stimulus effect on the economy 3) Charities make purchases tax - free, meaning that $ 1 spent by a charity generates a full $ 1 of private economic activity; furthermore, much of those tax revenues are recovered as income tax on the grocery stores, utility companies, etc. that might not have received that income otherwise 4) Charitable giving is by far the most democratic way to improve society; from birth control to bombers, government assuredly spends money on something you don't like, and charitable giving restores your say - so 5) Charitable donations are tax deductible, meaning you keep those tax dollars in your local community 6) Charitable donations provide the funds necessary for volunteers to serve the needy, thus giving «the average citizen» a chance to meet and interact with the needy, breaking down stereotypes

The Alqvimia Musicae Foundation that funded the restoration insists the nuns will not have to pay out of their own pockets, and is planning a charity lunch to raise money for the fine on Sunday.

Why doesn't the church celebrate Mother Teresa's birthday by donating $ $ $ $ in her honor on her birthday to some worthy childrens» charity and certainly there is ample need of money for therapy for children who have been victims of pedophile priests.

If atheism is such a peaceful cult, because it is in fact a cult, then why doesn't Bill Gates who have billions of dollars don't shares it with the poor and the needy ones instead of using the so called giving money to charities which he do to avoid over taxes and then reclaim his donations on his next income tax form.

Helping could take several forms, from something quick and easy like donating money to an established charity working in the New Orleans area to gathering a group of friends and spending a few days volunteering with a charity on the ground, working to clear debris from homes and to start to repair the damage.

that its totally against Bible teachings, real charity must be discrete, the Lord Jesus said those who reap the rewards of its good deeds her on earth will receive nothing on the afterlife, so mister Osteen will play the good Samaritan on TV for money and fame, well for me is fine and I am happy for the people who will receive the help... but I believe God won't give him any additional credit for that on the Heaven..

The 230 - foot - long wooden boat was getting ready to sail across the Atlantic to Brazil, where it would go on display and raise money for local charities.

Ultimately, «giving your money to God» is not about putting some in an offering plate on Sunday morning, or writing a check to your favorite charity.

From chili cook John «Professor Fosdick» Foster comes this true story: «From the start we have had a tradition of making up humorous labels for our team and putting them on soup cans for display purposes, or selling them for $ 1.00 each to raise money for the charity at hand.

Orlando About Blog Produce for Kids is dedicated to educating families on the benefits of healthy eating with fresh produce, providing simple meal solutions and raising money for children's charities.

Except for efforts to raise money for charity on Cellar Angels, this wine is only available at the winery!

«All of the money that is generated from the weigh - in, every dollar, is going to charity,» Brad Jacobs, the executive event producer for Top Rank, Pacquiao's promoter, told ESPN.com on Thursday.

Bellerin could get a lot of goodwill back for himself getting a haircut for charity — accomplishes a multitude of things — fans back on side for him, money for charity, and getting rid of a haircut that is generally acknowledged to be worse than Gerry Francis» mullet.

The Oregon Ducks will wear hot pink helmets and gear on Saturday, 25 of which will be auctioned off in order to raise money for the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, a charity devoted to fighting cancer in women and named after former NC State hoops coach Kay Yow.