I also think that if the “sixth friend” donates $10k in line with each other friend’s values and beliefs (as a result of social expectation, not contract), then there’s no particular benefit to being the one who has to handle the money, and you don’t need to trust in multi-year commitments.
On the other hand, the social expectation of “I gave to you in your year, you can’t back out now!” is a strong commitment device.
I also think that if the “sixth friend” donates $10k in line with each other friend’s values and beliefs (as a result of social expectation, not contract), then there’s no particular benefit to being the one who has to handle the money, and you don’t need to trust in multi-year commitments.