What do the rich ‘ever’ give back to society?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/8417205.stm

“Lies, damned lies, and statistics” is a phrase describing the persuasive power of numbers, particularly the use of statistics to bolster weak arguments, and the tendency of people to disparage statistics that do not support their positions.

However this is very valid question as most of the community governance and voluntary contribution is made by people like me who are not rich.