( see also defined benefit plan and defined contribution plan ) philanthropy ( tithe ) financial donations used to fund nonprofit programs ( often created by privately held companies ) that help humankind to have a greater chance for success for good in various ways ( such as increasing chances for true financial self-reliance through financial literacy and other educational opportunities or aiding people in overcoming challenges of health , domestic violence problems etc ) if youre worried about getting scammed by an organization that claims to be a support worthy not-for-profit , consider going online to see which charities are honest and actually give as they claim by checking out give.org or charitynavigator.org .