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Philanthropy in the United States is the practice of voluntary, charitable giving by individuals, corporations and foundations to benefit important social needs. Its long history dates back to the early colonial period, when Puritans founded Harvard College and other institutions.
Arthur Ross (November 25, 1910 – September 10, 2007) was an American businessman and philanthropist. He was known for his philanthropic contributions to the arts and environmental causes, including New York City's Central Park, specifically the Arthur Ross Pinetum, as well as the Arthur Ross Greenhouse at Barnard College.
Horace Brinsmade Silliman (December 3, 1825 – May 4, 1910) was a businessman and philanthropist from Cohoes, New York and an active layman in the Presbyterian Church.He gave a $10,000 gift to start Silliman Institute, which later became Silliman University, in Dumaguete, Philippines.
Pages in category "19th-century English philanthropists" The following 75 pages are in this category, out of 75 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Zachary Fisher (September 26, 1910 – June 4, 1999) was an American philanthropist and businessman. Born in the Brooklyn area, Fisher began his involvement with construction in his teen years.
1910–2015: 104: American philanthropist [43] Hilda Eisen: 1917–2017: 100: Polish-American business woman, philanthropist and Holocaust survivor [44] Hallie Ford: 1905–2007: 102: American business woman and philanthropist [45] Yann Fouéré: 1910–2011: 101: Breton nationalist [46] Ruth May Fox: 1853–1958: 104: American women's rights ...
Adolphus Simeon Solomons (October 26, 1826 – March 18, 1910) was a Jewish-American philanthropist. Life. Solomons was born on October 26, 1826, ...
In the early 20th century, American philanthropy matured, with the development of very large, highly visible private foundations created by Rockefeller and Carnegie. The largest foundations fostered modern, efficient, business-oriented operations (as opposed to "charity") designed to better society rather than merely enhance the status of the ...