The Chronicle of Philanthropy

How Different Types of Charitable Causes Are Faring in the Downturn

Giving dropped by 5.7 percent last year after inflation, according to Giving USA's annual report on philanthropy.

Following is a summary of how contributions fared at different types of charities in 2008.

Behind the numbers: Religious groups drew more than a third of all contributions in the United States, and were among the very few types...

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