Except that they don't pay shareholders. The only way shareholders can get paid for the foreseeable future is to have an appreciated stock price. Just correcting a statement, not commenting on the donation, so take it for what it is. :)

http://investor.google.com/corporate/faq.html#dividend

"Does Google pay a cash dividend?

No, we have never declared or paid a cash dividend nor do we expect to pay any dividends in the foreseeable future."