Put it on my bill

Some of you might remember how I donated money to help a teacher buy classroom supplies and then got grumpy when the kids wrote me thank you notes.  Some of you may remember that I learned that only donations of $100 or more get those notes and how I resolved to give...

The Grumpy Philanthropist sees his shadow

It’s that time of year again, when colder weather, impending holidays and the end of the tax year turn good folks’ attention to charitable giving. And when the Grumpy Philanthropist waddles out from under his rock, writes a few checks and complains. As it...