Author: Schnaue, Fred

Publication Year: 1976

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. Americans contributed an estimated $2.08 billion to the arts and humanities in 1976, an increase of 7.2 percent from 1975's $1.94 billion. The increased giving came from individuals, business corporations and, in some cases, from foundations.

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. Americans contributed an estimated $2.08 billion to the arts and humanities in 1976, an increase of 7.2 percent from 1975's $1.94 billion. The increased giving came from individuals, business corporations and, in some cases, from foundations. Municipal, state and federal funds also increased. But the rise in giving resulted for the most part because the cultural organizations worked harder than ever for each dollar. At the same time the organizations, hard hit by the recession, instituted rigid fiscal controls enabling them to maintain the levels of their activity. Some were even able to expand programs but, on the whole, the rate of growth slowed and failed to keep up with local demand. The demand for fuller participation in the arts and humanities was recognized in Washington when former President Gerald Ford, as one of his last official acts in office, announced a challenge grant program for the National Endowment for the Arts and Humanities. Challenging grants are important to most organizations for two reasons - the dollars involved and the new sources an organization finds in attempting to match them. The program potentially net $120 million in basic operational support for the nation's hard-pressed cultural institutions in the remaining months of 1977 and in fiscal 1978. Under the Arts, Humanities and Cultural Affairs Act of 1976, the Congress recognized federal responsibility and provided authorization for a challenge grant program to encourage a broader base for private support for such institutions. (p. 42)

CONTENTS
Philanthropy 1976:
     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.

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Fundraising