Quote:I get what you are saying, but Oprah (and the more enlightened philanthropists) want to ensure that ALL the money they give goes to the intended recepients.  So the donations always look self-serving.  She could easily hand over large sums of cash to UNICEF or Save the Children or Make a Wish Foundation or ASPCA.  She is very opposed to those type of "charitable organizations" who always keep 20% or more. 


 
Look up the operating costs of the larger charities.  Check out what $$$ the CEO of The United Way or a similar organization took home from tax exempt charitable donations last year.  I will give you a hint- it is more than the President of the United States earns...