The almanac of American philanthropy / [electronic resource]
Zinsmeister, Karl,author.
Credo Reference (Firm),distributor.
The Almanac conveniently encapsulates the history, purposes, effects, and modern direction of private giving. It lends missing perspective, and serves as a handy encyclopedic reference. People serious about donating money to good causes will consult it again and again as they refine their giving.
Introduction: How philanthropy fuels American success -- Great philanthropy quotations -- Philanthropy hall of fame -- Major achievements of American philanthropy (1735 to present): medicine & health -- Major achievements of American philanthropy (1636 to 2014): education -- Major achievements of American philanthropy (1805 to present): arts & culture -- Major achievements of American philanthropy (1856 to present): nature, animals, & parks -- Major achievements of American philanthropy (1657 to present): prosperity -- Major achievements of American philanthropy (1681-present): religion -- Major achievements of American philanthropy (1833 to 2014): public-policy reform -- Major achievements of American philanthropy (1810-2015): overseas -- Major achievements of American philanthropy (1887 to 2014): local projects -- Essential books & articles on philanthropy -- Results of an original 2015 national poll -- Statistics on US generosity -- Who gives most to charity? -- Why is charitable activity tax-protected? (think freedom, not finances) -- Timeline of American philanthropy 1636-2015.
The Almanac conveniently encapsulates the history, purposes, effects, and modern direction of private giving. It lends missing perspective, and serves as a handy encyclopedic reference. People serious about donating money to good causes will consult it again and again as they refine their giving.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Description based on title page of print version.
Philanthropists
Charities
Endowments

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