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By Lynne Cory What if I give $5000.00 to the animal shelter because I want to help the innocent animals have a better life? What if I give $5000.00 to the animal shelter because I want to see my name on the ornate plaque on the wall to impress all of my social friends? What if I give the money but need the Federal ID number so that I can get a tax reduction? Which is giving to others and which is gaining for me? Gary Zukov