In this Book
- Philanthropic Giving
- Book
- 1950
- Published by: Russell Sage Foundation
summary
This book presents and informing picture of giving in the United States. It glances briefly at the history of philanthropy, including the growth in government services, but its emphasis is on recent changes and the special opportunities of today. It offers estimates of giving, as to amounts, sources, and benefiting agencies, believed to be more comprehensive than are elsewhere available. It includes a discussion of legal and tax aspects of philanthropy.
Table of Contents
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- Chapter 1. The New Era in Giving
- pp. 17-26
- Chapter 2. A Glance at History
- pp. 27-42
- Chapter 4. Who Gives and How Much?
- pp. 50-74
- Chapter 5. Bread Upon the Waters
- pp. 75-89
- Chapter 7. Voluntary Welfare Agencies
- pp. 111-133
- Chapter 8. Fund-Raising
- pp. 134-159
- Chapter 9. Avoiding Charity Rackets
- pp. 160-171
- Chapter 11. Education and the Arts
- pp. 188-212
- Chapter 12. Financing Research
- pp. 213-229
- Chapter 13. Taxation Factors
- pp. 230-245
- Chapter 14. The Recipient and the Donor
- pp. 246-260
- Appendices
- A. Section 101 of the Internal Revenue Code
- pp. 263-266
- B. Section 23 of the Internal Revenue Code
- pp. 267-272
- F. Bequest to Charities
- p. 284
- G. Geographical List of Community Trusts
- pp. 285-287
Additional Information
ISBN
9781610440127
Related ISBN(s)
9780871540225
MARC Record
OCLC
610490248
Pages
322
Launched on MUSE
2016-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No
Copyright
1950
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