Not to mention most of the time it's just a holiday for them on the tax payer and then they are straight back with their hand out. EDIT: Not all funding is from the tax payer. > Other forms of funding for NGOs include: >- Annual membership dues or fees >- Donations from individuals >- Donations from charitable foundations, which are funded either by public donations or private donors, such as a corporation, an individual, or family >- Revenue or income from the sale of goods and services >- Contracts and cooperative agreements with governments EDIT: The U.N gives funding too... >The United Nations collaborates extensively with NGOs to further its goals. It often provides financial support to civil society groups, individuals, and local organizations to aid activities aligned with its mission. These partnerships are critical in advancing various global initiatives.