Extras From the issue dated June 26, 2008 Giving's Tough Climate See tables from the 2008 edition of Giving USA, the annual tally of American philanthropy, as well as a photo essay showing winners of the group's annual contest. Philanthropy and Racism: Letters to the editor Read letters to the editor in the continuing debate sparked by our May 15 opinion article, Philanthropy' s Jeremiah Wright Problem.