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Zinsmeister, Karl,

The almanac of American philanthropy / American philanthropy Karl Zinsmeister - 1317 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes index

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 -- Why is charitable activity tax-protected? -- About the Philanthropy Roundtable -- About the author -- Timeline of American philanthropy

"A lively compendium of great donors, major achievements, essential books & quotations, vital statistics & polls, history and timeline and more!" --

ISBN: 9780986147456 0986147451

Standard No.: 9780986147456 52500

LCCN: 2015956045

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Philanthropists--United States--Biography
Charities--United States

LC Class. No.: HV27 / .Z45 2016