But when it comes to anonymous benevolence, directed to causes that, unlike people, can give nothing in return, what could motivate a donor?

但是对于匿名的善行——去帮助不同的人——可能什么回报也没有，那么捐赠人是受什么驱使的呢？

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It was a "directed donation" from a deceased organ donor, according to OneLegacy CEO Tom Mone.

CNN: Natalie Cole kidney came from deceased fan

In late July the Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program sent warning letters to 32 folks who set up tax-deductible donor-advised funds in 1998 but haven't yet directed a penny from those funds to an operating charity.

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