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  2. Philanthropy in the United States - Wikipedia

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    In 1835, French historian Alexis de Tocqueville wrote about the "peculiar practice" of people in the new American colonies supporting "private initiatives for public good, focusing on quality of life" in his book "Democracy in America." He said voluntary, charitable giving was a distinct cornerstone of American democracy; and he shared ...

  3. List of philanthropists - Wikipedia

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    In 2004 he donated over US$43 million to organizations around the world, making him the most generous person in music for that year, "a title he retains year after year." In 1997 he raised US$40 million for charity through sales of the single "Candle in the Wind 1997". He currently supports at least 57 charities. [21]

  4. The Life You Can Save - Wikipedia

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    The book is focused on giving to charity, and discusses philosophical considerations, describes practical and psychological obstacles to giving, and lists available resources for prospective donors (e.g. charity evaluators). Singer concludes the book by proposing a minimum ethical standard of giving. [1] [page needed]

  5. 8 Charities You Can Feel Good Giving to This ‘Giving Tuesday’

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    Charity Navigator reports RMHC has a program expense ratio of 92.5 percent. On the RMHC website, they expand on this saying 80 cents of every dollar donated goes to their programs.

  6. America's Charities - Wikipedia

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    America's Charities is a 501(c)(3) membership-based nonprofit, representing more than 130 charitable organizations in workplace giving campaigns for employers in public and private sectors: the Combined Federal Campaign, the federal government’s workplace giving campaign, state and local governments, and nonprofits. In its 40 years, America's ...

  7. Giving to charity declines in Scrooge's America, and that's ...

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    A recent poll from the Red Cross shows that 20 percent of Americans plan to reduce their charitable giving this year. Salvation Army Giving to charity declines in Scrooge's America, and that's not bad

  8. Man Gets to Keep Library Book After 50 Years. Now He's ... - AOL

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    A Chicago man recently got some good news when he was learned that he can keep the overdue library book he’s had for 50 years free of charge. Now, he's trying to pay it forward. A few years ago ...

  9. List of charitable foundations - Wikipedia

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    WE Charity (formerly Free the Children) Wellcome Trust; Wetlands International; Wikimedia Foundation; WildAid; Wildlife Conservation Society; William and Flora Hewlett Foundation; The Winnipeg Foundation; Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation; World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts; World Literacy Foundation; World Medical ...