November 18, 1999

Trends in Bequests Are Detailed by IRS

By DEBRA E. BLUM

Wealthy Americans who leave money to charity when they die give the largest share of their gifts -- nearly one-third -- to educational, medical, or scientific institutions, according to figures from the Internal Revenue Service.

Where Charitable Bequests Went, 1995

Private foundations are the next biggest

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