I think kebz, you're just misinformed about the whole idea of charities and foundations. Not all Charitable institutions or foundations asked for any returns... tax deductibles or something. I think you lost that trust somewhere along the line. DO NOT GENERALIZE every charitable institutions or foundations that you know.
They are neither, it's an act of kindness and humane purpose.One more thing ABS CBN does Charity... they are not religious, but never atheist either!