Class Action Philanthropy?

Graymalkin asks: "I just got my paperwork to join in on the class action suit against Microsoft in California. I think I missed out on the free PC from Lindows and besides I've really got no need for a new system. Since I've got a few of these vouchers coming to me I was thinking instead of getting something for myself I could transfer them to a 501(c)(3) OSS group. The $16 per voucher isn't a lot but enough of them could really add up. According to the paperwork a person can donate up to $650 worth of vouchers and any single charity or group can receive up to $10,000 worth of vouchers. I'm wondering if any sites have been set up to help facilitate this sort of thing. I could of course just get cash for it and leave an anonymous package on the doorstep of the nearest OSS project but I was hoping for something a little more suave. Any leads, links, other that might help me and possibly other philanthropic souls out?"

Wow

[Rick the Red]

A slashdotter with class. Whoda thunkit?

Iomega

[JMandingo]

Class action suits are worthless. I participated in one against Iomega for the "clicking death" problem that I and so many others had with their early production Zip drives. What was my reward? A whopping $10 certificate towards a new Iomega Zip drive. Worthless!!! I'm sure the lawyers on both sides made millions and had a good laughing time doing it [insert favorite lawyer slur here].

start with these guys

[SolemnDragon]

The Philanthropy Institute. [charitywatch.org] Their specialty is 'helping donors make informed giving decisions.' And from what i've seen, they really do. They may be the people to contact, because they can put you in touch with the people looking for such things.