You shouldn't just throw out a good relationship.
Ted's brother Tad has a gambling addiction and owes the mafia $2,000 he can't repay.
Ted wants to give away some money.
Ted gives Tad $2,000 to pay off his gambling debt.
Ted gives $2,000 to a local charity that provides meals for the elderly.
Tad repays his gambling debt and joins Gamblers Anonymous to get with his gambling addiction.
Tad has his legs broken by the mafia when he doesn't repay his gambling debt.