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Looking for a unique gift that's loaded with star power? The following charitable organizations are founded by or heavily endorsed by some of the most notable names in show business. Check out these winning causes and Web sites that make it easy to send a donation in the name of a friend. Want more info? See our gallery

Brad Pitt/Retna

Brad Pitt

Make It Right: Low-income, green housing in New Orleans

Lance Armstrong/Retna

Lance Armstrong

Lance Armstrong Foundation: Benefits patients with cancer

Jackie Chan/Retna

Jackie Chan

Charitable Foundation & the Dragon's Heart Foundation

Oprah Winfrey/Retna

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah's Angel Network: The umbrella for all her charities

Rosie O'Donnell/Retna

Rosie O'Donnell

Rosie's for All Kids: Helps disadvantaged kids

Kanye and Donda West/Retna

Kanye West

Dr. Donda West Foundation: Teaches music to kids

Paul Newman/Retna

Paul Newman

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp: For kids with devastating ilnesses

Elton John/Retna

Elton John

Elton John AIDS Foundation: Started in 1992

Don Cheadle/Retna

Don Cheadle

Not on Our Watch: Benefits victims in Darfur

Kevin Bacon/Retna

Kevin Bacon

SixDegrees.org: Covers a variety of causes

Matt Damon/Retna

Matt Damon

H2O Africa: Raises money for the water crisis in Africa

Dolly Parton/Retna

Dolly Parton

Imagination Library: Promotes early childhood literacy

Willie Nelson/Retna

Willie Nelson

Farm Aid: Supports family-run American farms

Bette Midler/Retna

Bette Midler

New York Restoration Project: Keeps NYC clean