The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Corporate Giving Takes a Dip

Economic slump forces businesses to be more selective

By Ian Wilhelm

Charitable giving by many of the nation's wealthiest companies declined last year after spiking in 2001, a year when many companies gave to September 11-related causes, according to a Chronicle survey.

Cash donations decreased at 53 of the 92 businesses surveyed, with cash gifts falling among the survey sample...

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