Author: Schnaue, Fred

Publication Year: 1975

Media Type: Report

Summary:

This book covers all types of giving to all sectors. The following information is from the chapter on giving to arts, culture and humanities. A total of $1.94 billion, or 5.2 percent over 1974's $1.28 billion, was contributed to the arts and humanities in 1975, according to an estimate by the American Association of Fund-Raising Counsel. Most of the money came from individuals who took an enlarged interest in cultural activities at a time when the economy was brushing the bottom.

Abstract:

This book covers all types of giving to all sectors. The following information is from the chapter on giving to arts, culture and humanities. A total of $1.94 billion, or 5.2 percent over 1974's $1.28 billion, was contributed to the arts and humanities in 1975, according to an estimate by the American Association of Fund-Raising Counsel. Most of the money came from individuals who took an enlarged interest in cultural activities at a time when the economy was brushing the bottom. A study conducted for the National Committee for Cultural Resources showed private giving to 343 arts organizations rose by 21 percent in the past four years and reached $38.9 million in the 1974-1975 season. Endowment income in the same period reached $13.3 million, from $10.5 million. During the same years the 343 arts organizations studied had increases in total expenditures from $131.1 million to $177.2 million or 35 percent.   (p. 42)

CONTENTS
Philanthropy 1975:
     Donors.
     Recipients.

Sources of philanthropy:
     Individuals. 
     Bequests.
     Foundations.
     Corporations.

Areas of philanthropic opportunity:
     Religion.
     Education.
     Health and hospitals.
     Social welfare.
     Arts and humanities.
     Civic and public affairs.
     International affairs and foreign aid.
     Volunteers.

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Categories: Fundraising