 In February 2015, Wainner donated $175,000 to the Pixie Project to help it expand its services, increase spay and neuter surgeries, and increase adoptions.Wainner was interviewed about online shopping by TechTV's Leo Laporte in the live ScreenSavers show in 2002.He was also featured in a live interview on the G4TV show with Chris Pirillo to discuss the ResellerRatings business.