October 29, 2009
How The Chronicle Compiled Its Survey of America's Biggest Charities
The Chronicle of Philanthropy's annual Philanthropy 400 list, now in its 19th year, ranks charities by their ability to attract donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
Charities may count cash and other gifts — such as stock, real estate, food, medicine, and art — in calculating how much they raise from private sources; organizations may not include government support.
The rankings are determined largely by data gathered from each
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