The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Corporate Donations Cool Off

Economic slowdown blamed for lack of increases in gifts

By DEBRA E. BLUM and MARTHA VOELZ

After five years of double-digit growth, corporate charitable contributions are expected to remain largely flat this year, according to a Chronicle survey of the nation's largest companies. Companies cite the nation's sluggish economy.

Fifty-five out of 91 corporations in the survey expect...

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