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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

From the issue dated February 7, 2002

America's Top Donors: at a Glance



ALSO SEE:

America's Most-Generous Donors, 2001

A Good Year for Giving

Donors Who Gave $25-Million or More

Donors Who Pledged $25-Million or More to Charity


GROUPS THAT RECEIVED GIFTS

35 colleges and universities
17 hospitals and medical centers
12 foundations
8 museums and libraries
6 elementary and high schools
5 arts groups
4 environmental and animal-related groups
3 public-affairs groups
3 religious groups
3 youth groups
2 human-services groups
2 international organizations
1 community foundation
1 education group
1 health charity
1 Jewish federation

SOURCES OF DONORS' MONEY

13 finance
7 real estate
6 technology
4 food and beverage
4 inheritance
4 investments
3 communications
3 telecommunications
3 manufacturing
2 insurance
2 law
2 publishing
2 retail
1 advertising
1 industry
1 invention
1 media/entertainment
1 oil
1 paper

SOURCE OF GIFTS

20 bequests
40 living donors


WHERE THE DONORS ARE
WHERE THE RECIPIENTS ARE

Note: Some donors gave to multiple organizations.


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