Apple fans lined up nationwide last Friday to get their hands on the new iPhone 5S and its more cost-effective cousin, the iPhone 5C.
But for $299 — the cost of a 32GB iPhone 5S with a two-year contract — you could also rack up some serious karma points by sponsoring an endangered species (or six!), planting a few hundred trees or donating life-saving medical supplies to a family in need.
See also: iPhone 5S vs. iPhone 5C: Which Should You Buy?
If you find some extra cash lying around after your next trip to the Apple Store, here are five charitable ways to make your money really count.
What causes do you support? Let us know in the comments.
Infographic: Mashable, Bob Al-Greene
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