Philanthropy for the famous: Benefits can exceed the benevolence at celebrity charity galas - The Washington Post

Philanthropy for the famous: Benefits can exceed the benevolence at celebrity charity galas - The Washington Post: Such balls have helped raise millions of dollars for nonprofit agencies around the world. But they’re much more than philanthropy for the rich and famous. Valuable business opportunities flow right along with the vintage Champagne, including networking, deal-making, image enhancement and, of course, tax deductions.