Big Donations to Ohio State, U. of Texas
Two universities have received large donations: Ohio State University has received $30-million from Michael E. Moritz, of Dublin, Ohio, for the law school. The gift will provide full tuition and a stipend for 30 law students per year, finance annual awards of $2,000 for the top student in each year…
Foundation Gifts Rose 18% in 2000, New Report Says
By IAN WILHELMGrant making by the nation’s foundations grew an estimated 18.4 percent last year, a slightly slower rate than in the previous two years, according to a new report. ALSO SEE:Foundation Trends Over all, foundations made $27.6-billion in grants to nonprofit organizations last year, up…
By Ian Wilhelm
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How Much Companies Spent Matching Employee Gifts in 2000
How Much Companies Spent Matching Employee Gifts in 2000 Employee-matching gifts Percentage of cash giving I.B.M. $22,800,000 57.9% Microsoft Corporation $17,496,000 51.0% Nationwide Corporation $5,152,052 40.3% Enron Corporation $3,790,901 34.9% General Electric $17,170,000 26.7% Sprint…
How The Chronicle’s Annual Survey on Corporate Giving Was Conducted
The Chronicle‘s survey of corporate giving offers a glimpse into the state of philanthropy at many of the nation’s largest businesses. The survey is based on information provided by companies ranked according to their annual revenue in Fortune magazine’s annual Fortune 500. ALSO SEE:Charitable…
Companies That Made 20% or More of Their Gifts in Products in 2000
Companies That Made 20% or More of Their Gifts in Products in 2000 Non-cash gifts What they donate Percentage of total giving Microsoft Corporation $197,468,000 computer software 85.2% Pfizer1 $283,271,652 pharmaceuticals 83.2% Merck & Company $200,000,000 pharmaceuticals, vaccines 80.3%…
Business Leaders Have Mixed Reaction to Proposed Giving Incentives
By DEBRA E. BLUMBusiness leaders have given mixed reviews to three White House-backed ALSO SEE:Charitable Giving at 96 Major CorporationsCorporate Donations Cool OffHow Four Businesses Are Changing the Way They GiveNew Reports Focus on Business Social Investment and Corporate CitizenshipHow The…
By Debra E. Blum
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New Reports Focus on Business Social Investment and Corporate Citizenship
By DEBRA BLUMA new report demonstrates how American companies can benefit from being ALSO SEE:Charitable Giving at 96 Major CorporationsCorporate Donations Cool OffHow Four Businesses Are Changing the Way They GiveBusiness Leaders Have Mixed Reaction to Proposed Giving IncentivesHow The Chronicle’s…
By Debra E. Blum
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How Four Businesses Are Changing the Way They Give
By DEBRA E. BLUMAmerican companies are reshaping their philanthropy this year as they face an uncertain economy and, in some instances, their own financial woes. Following are four examples of how companies are changing their approaches: ALSO SEE:Charitable Giving at 96 Major CorporationsCorporate…
By Debra E. Blum
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Photograph by Kathy RichlandTwo musicians started the Merit School of Music in Chicago to bring music education back into the lives of children, especially poor youngsters, after the local public schools curtailed many arts-education programs. Little did they expect that the school would expand the…
Economic slowdown blamed for lack of increases in giftsAfter five years of double-digit growth, corporate charitable contributions are expected to remain largely flat this year, according to a Chronicle survey of the nation’s largest companies. Companies cite the nation’s sluggish economy. ALSO…
By Debra E. Blum and Martha Voelz