The Chronicle of Philanthropy

A Good Year for Giving

Large donations continue apace even in a recession

By Laura Hruby and Nicole Lewis

Even though the nation was in a recession for most of last year, three gifts of more than $1-billion were made by donors at the top of The Chronicle's list of the most-generous donors of 2001.

Gordon and Betty Moore's gift of $5.8-billion to their San Francisco foundation coupled with their $300-million pledge...

To continue reading this Premium article, you must have a Chronicle account AND a subscription or online pass.

Subscriptions start at $42.50 for 12 issues; a 24-hour Web pass for under $10.

 

Subscribe | About The Chronicle | Contact us | Terms of use | Privacy policy | Help