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Comedy That Makes a Difference

Laughing is powerful. It can be used to create generosity, build strong community ties, and fund the work of organizations that are improving people’s lives each and every day.


At Non-Profit Comedy we offer:


  • Comedy Benefit Shows – Featuring live stand-up comedy from both local and guest comedians
  • Opportunities for Fundraising by Non-Profit Organizations
  • Entertainment for your Community – Fun Events
  • Non-Profits receive Increased Exposure for their Causes
  • Performers and Non-Profit Organizations Partner Together


If you are coming to see one of our shows, if you want to help a non-profit organization, or just want to have an entertaining night out while doing something good – Non-Profit Comedy has something for you.

Our Mission

At Laugh for a Cause, our mission is to bring people, comedians, and nonprofits together by providing a fun experience in support of creating long-lasting positive impacts on local communities through the use of live events. In doing so, we provide a platform to allow nonprofit organizations to attract new supporters, while also allowing individuals to contribute to those same nonprofit organizations in a unique and entertaining manner.

How It Works

Stand-up comedian performing before a live audience with visual elements representing nonprofit partnerships, education, healthcare, environmental conservation, the arts, community support, and charitable collaboration.

We Partner With Nonprofits

At each of our comedy shows, there will be a specific nonprofit organization being supported. The nonprofit organizations are all located locally and are dedicated to improving their communities through education, health, environmental conservation, social services, the arts or other similar means.

Professional stand-up comedian performing on stage under a spotlight while a diverse audience laughs and enjoys an energetic live comedy show in a modern theater.

We Bring the Entertainment

The professional comedians who perform at each of our events volunteer their time and talents to deliver humorous performances which leave audiences laughing from start to finish.

Hands passing a heart-shaped donation symbol with a softly blurred comedy stage and community scenes in the background, representing charitable giving, nonprofit support, and positive local impact.

We Give Back

We give back to our non-profit partner with each show; a percentage of all ticket sales from our events are donated to the featured organization. This allows the organizations we feature in our shows to support their mission and help them make an even bigger impact on the local community.

About Our Founder

Yoram Bauman is considered the world's first "stand-up economist." He has performed at comedy clubs and venues in many cities around the U.S. as well as abroad. Bauman also started Nonprofit Comedy as a way to create fun and entertaining ways for people to donate money to various charities. Using his creative approach, Bauman developed a successful series of comedy charity benefit shows that have raised funds for over 30 different non-profits in Seattle.

Yoram Bauman Founder of nonprofit comedy

Featured Articles & Resources

Read some featured articles in order to understand what is funny about Non Profit Comedy's past, founder and comedic fundraising efforts.


Laugh Riot – Seattle Weekly

Article that discusses Seattle's comedy scene; with an emphasis on how comedians have started using their performance time to promote charitable organizations and social causes.


Editor’s Choice – Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Non-Profit Comedy was featured as a Community Events Calendar Item, which clearly demonstrated how comedians are raising money for non-profit organizations by performing at fundraising benefit events.


Editor’s Choice – CT Insider

A syndicated version of the post intelligencer editor's choice section that further demonstrates how Non-Profit Comedy has become well recognized for the charity fundraiser benefits they put on.


Economics: The Funny Science – University of Washington

This UW economics article describes Yoram Bauman and his career as the world's first stand up comedian economist. It also described how Non-Profit Comedy raised over $90,000 for local charities from their weekly comedy fundraiser events.


World Bank Event Featuring Yoram Bauman

The World Bank recognizes Yoram Bauman as the worlds first and only stand-up economist. They describe how he created Non-Profit Comedy and how it raised almost $100,000 for various non-profits through his weekly comedy fundraisers. This article clearly shows the long-lasting impact that Non-Profit Comedy had on both fundraising models and the comedic world.

Why Nonprofit Comedy Matters

Many community organizations are always seeking new ideas on how to reach their audience base, create fundraising events as well as educate them about your cause. Non-Profit Comedy provides an alternative way to use comedy as a resource to promote awareness about your cause and also encourage people to give generously towards it. Each event brings together comedians, the audience, volunteers and non-profit organizations which allows each participant to contribute to strengthening their respective communities through laughter.

Collage of a live comedy performance, volunteers serving the community, diverse people connecting, hands planting a young tree, and supporters gathered together, illustrating how comedy brings people together to raise awareness, inspire generosity, and strengthen local communities.

What People Are Saying

“A Creative Way to Support the Community”

"I have been to many charitable functions; however, I do not remember any as much as this. Not only did we enjoy some very funny stand-up comedy, but we also had the satisfaction of knowing that the money raised from the night would be going into a local organization."


— David L., Event Attendee

“An Amazing Partnership”

"Our experience working with Nonprofit Comedy was incredible. They provided us with an introduction to an entirely new group of people interested in what we do. This was not just another fund-raising event. It allowed us to connect with people in a fun & meaningful way.


— Community Nonprofit Partner

“A Night of Laughter for a Great Cause”

"I think Nonprofit Comedy has found a unique blend of comedy and fundraising. I enjoyed every minute of the show because I knew my ticket purchase went directly towards supporting such an amazing non-profit."


— Sarah M., Seattle

Frequently Asked Questions

Nonprofit Comedy is a unique blend of non-profit organizations (helping others) and Comedians (making us laugh). We bring these two worlds together to host fun evenings of live stand-up comedy and help organizations raise money and awareness for various charities.

We offer live stand-up comedy shows where part of the ticket sale will go towards supporting a select local non-profit organization. You come to our show to have a great time laughing and we take care of using some of those proceeds to support a cause you believe in. It's a win-win.

If you love comedy and want to be supportive of good causes, then our events are perfect for you. Our events encourage people from all walks of life to get out, participate, and have a good time in the name of giving back.

At non-profit comedy we are very intentional about working with organizations that are actively making a positive impact in their community. Some examples include; education, environmental conservation, health care, arts and culture, social services etc.

Yes! If you are a non-profit organization looking to host a fundraiser for your organization please don't hesitate to reach out to learn how to partner with us and what potential future benefits could look like.

Any comedian wishing to donate their talent to perform at one of our fundraising events please feel free to reach out to us so we can talk about possible performance options and how we can potentially partner together in the future.

Yes! If you are a non-profit organization looking to host a fundraiser for your organization please don't hesitate to reach out to learn how to partner with us and what potential future benefits could look like.

Any comedian wishing to donate their talent to perform at one of our fundraising events please feel free to reach out to us so we can talk about possible performance options and how we can potentially partner together in the future.

Join the Community

Non-Profit Comedy is open to anyone that would like to participate. If you are a non-profit organization looking to partner with us, a comic wanting to book an appearance or if you just want to have some fun and help out by attending one of our shows, all are welcome.