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Author Zinsmeister, Karl, author.

Title The almanac of American philanthropy / Karl Zinsmeister.

Publication Info. Washington, DC : The Philanthropy Roundtable, [2016]

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  361.74 Z78A    Check Shelf
Description 1317 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Note "A lively compendium of great donors, major achievements, essential books & quotations, vital statistics & polls, history and timeline and more!"--Cover.
Contents How philanthropy fuels American success / by Karl Zinsmeister -- Great men and women of American philanthropy -- Prominent U.S. living donors -- Philanthropy hall of fame: 56 great donors who changed our nation and world -- Major achievements of American philanthropy (1636-2015). Medicine & health. Education. Arts & culture. Nature, animals & parks. Prosperity. Religion. Public policy reform. Overseas. Local projects -- Essential books and articles on philanthropy -- Results of an original 2015 national poll -- Statistics on U.S. generosity -- Who gives most to charity? -- Why is charitable activity tax-protected? -- About the Philanthropy Roundtable -- About the author -- Timeline of American philanthropy.
Note Includes index.
Subject Philanthropists -- United States -- Biography.
Charities -- United States.
Charities. (OCoLC)fst00852404
Philanthropists. (OCoLC)fst01060593
United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
Genre/Form Biography. (OCoLC)fst01423686
ISBN 9780986147456
0986147451
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