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Dec 31, 2007

"In this world it is not what we take up, but what we give up, that makes us rich." --Henry Ward Beecher

Extreme Philanthropy

The 50% League is an unusual group of people who contribute at least half their income, business profits, or net worth to charity. Members from across the country have been welcomed into an elite circle of givers and asked to share their stories publicly, even if anonymously, to inspire other givers. Many are anonymous philanthropists, and not all of them have great wealth: Some are members of the middle class, but have chosen to survive on less so they can give more. Above all, they aim to stand as role models, and to encourage others of all income levels to think about their giving potential.