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Elon Musk· 2025-12-01 02:46
RT Nic Cruz Patane (@niccruzpatane)Elon Musk on philanthropy:“I think we should. I mean, I agree with the love of humanity, and we should definitely try to do things that help our fellow human beings. But it’s very hard.If you care about the reality of goodness rather than simply the perception of it, it’s extremely difficult to give away money well.I have a large foundation, but I don’t put my name on it. In fact, I’ve said I don’t want my name on anything. The biggest challenge I find with the foundation ...
Charitable Gifting This Holiday Season
Principles by Ray Dalio· 2025-11-29 18:05
Holiday Gifting Alternatives - Suggests gifting charitable donations instead of material goods [1][2] - Recommends TisBest and Donor's Choose as platforms for charitable gifting [4][5] Societal Impact - Points out that holiday candy gift spending exceeds the annual budgets of major charities [3] - Emphasizes the positive impact of charitable giving on both the giver and receiver [2][4][5]
Inside America’s Hidden Capitals of Generosity
Bloomberg Television· 2025-11-22 15:01
This is a story about giving back and in particular the single place in America that does it better than anyone else. Earlier this year, we brought you the story of the wealthiest spot in the country. The residents of Teton County, Wyoming have an average annual income of around a half a million dollars.They also donate more per person than anyone else. But then it's easy to give more when you have more. So who gives the most as a proportion of how much they make.That's another story. altogether. >> It's a ...
LICT Corporation Announces Continuation of Shareholder Designated Charitable Contribution Program
Businesswire· 2025-11-19 19:51
Core Points - LICT Corporation announces the continuation of its Shareholder Charitable Contribution Program, allowing registered shareholders to designate 501(c)3 charities for donations of $100 per share [1][7] - The total potential contribution, if all shares are registered, would amount to approximately $1.6 million [1] - Since the program's inception in 2016, LICT has contributed over $10 million to designated charities [2] Program Details - Shareholders must register their shares in their own name to participate in the program, with a deadline of December 15, 2025 [3][4] - A charitable contribution form will be distributed to registered shareholders, which must be returned by January 12, 2026 [4] - Only recognized 501(c)3 organizations are eligible to receive donations from LICT on behalf of shareholders [4] Historical Context - The program is similar to one previously run by Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway from 1981 to 2003 [7]