This type of misbehavior is widespread, too. These foundations are not limited to the ultra wealthy. Tons of even moderately rich people (say, tens of millions in wealth) take advantage of these vehicles. Pumping their income into "charity" where charity is not Habitat For Humanity, but "MR JOHN B ENTREPRENEUR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LLC". The foundation is run within a millimeter of the law, and basically funds the owner's lavish lifestyle tax-free. It's such an obvious scam but since it's just barely legal, nobody bats an eye. And if anyone questions the practice, you have people coming out of the woodwork saying "why are you against charities like Habitat For Humanity?"