The annual
“Funniest Celebrity in Washington” contest, in which politicians and prominent media figures do an evening of stand-up comedy to raise money for charity, has made no contributions in the past five years to its intended beneficiaries, The Washington Post reports in its Reliable Source column.
According to tax records, virtually all revenue from the event, for which tickets start at $200, has gone to the costs of putting it on, other administrative expenses, and a salary for the group’s founder and host, Richard Siegel.
Most of the charities listed as the contest’s beneficiaries from 2004 to 2008 told the Post they had not received money from the association.
Mr. Siegel said the charities did not live up to agreements to sell $20,000 worth of tickets and sponsorships for the contest, past winners of which included Arianna Huffington and Mike Huckabee.
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