The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Many Wealthy Americans Plan to Make Charity Bequests

By Suzanne Perry

Almost half of the wealthiest Americans plan to leave part of their estate to charity when they die, with academic institutions the most popular beneficiary, according to a new survey.

Those surveyed plan to leave most of their estates to spouses or children, but will give an average of 9 percent of their assets to charity in the event that there...

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