The Funniest Celebrity Contest was founded by Richard Siegel in 1987. Conceived as a fundraiser for area and national non-profits, beneficiaries have included Make A Wish Foundation, Child Welfare League of America, Johns Hopkins Children's Center, Bread for the City, and this year VSA Arts. Each year, the contest brings together 10 celebrities from the worlds of politics, media and sports to entertain the attendees while competing for the title of The Funniest Celebrity in either Washington, San Francisco or Baltimore.

Upcoming Events:

Baltimore (Fall 2010)
Benefitting: R Baby Foundation & University of Maryland Hospital for Children

San Francisco (Spring 2010)
Benefitting: To Be Announced

Chicago (Summer 2010)
Benefitting: Cool Kids Campaign

Washington, D.C. at B. Smith's in Union Station (September 22)
Benefiting:  The Fisher House Foundation