The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

I am selfish. And make more than enough money to get by. Now is the time to give some away: "charity", year-end giving. This is how it has worked lately for me now that I get the tax break. Oh it's the end of the year, I have to give some $$$. So I have been looking for eligible entities and came across this which is nice because Wikipedia sure has helped me along the way.



There is also the reliable, non-controversial human rights groups. These groups are really effective and help individuals a lot.
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH

You can also give and not get a tax break to groups like this:
San Francisco BICYCLE COALITION
INT'L COMMITTEE of the RED CROSS

Give AND avoid the crass commercialization that defines the contemporary holiday.