Charity in Two Years Soars as Millionaires Plunge Gifts
A historical compilation shows American philanthropy reaching $205,564,000 over two years with major sums from Rockefeller and Carnegie. If distributed among all residents, that amount would give every man, woman, and child about $3, while much remained anonymous or tied to disaster relief and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philan
Rockefeller
King
Carnegie
Newspaper “Enterprise Association
San Prandece
Gueilinses
United States
Charitable Gifts Reported by Major Donors and Institutions
A scanned list details large and small gifts from numerous individuals and organizations to universities hospitals homes and religious groups. Notable contributions include Harvard University the Metropolitan Museum of Art Georgetown University Bowdoin College and the YMCA along with numerous local charities and endowments totaling tens of millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frick
Henry
Polytechnaie School
Sion
Pittsburgh
M. C. Asta
Georgetown University
New York Throat
Hospital
Phippe
Lawrence C
Agnes Lyammanitarium
Denver
Schifti
Jacob H
Harvard
Columbia University
Voorhees, College
Lafayette University
Marysville College
Allebory
Steven
Harvard and
Teath
Worcae Art Museum
Latchworth
Wm. P
New York State Public Park
Hackley
Mra
Julia EB
Muskegon
Mich
Nowlen
Addison J
Chicago
Fund For New Art Theater
Crane
Albert
Taft’s
Chen
University of Virginia
Gillingham
Jas. E
University of Pennsylvania
Hearn
Geo. A
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Bowdois College
Rankin
David Jr
St. Louie
St. Louis
Casualy
Mary L
Ziegler
Mattlda
Rogers
Henry Ho Mesatah
Little Ldron
Helmont
the Divine
New York
Picnensee
University of Am
Mackay
Clarence H
Schenley
Mary—Gebenley
Pittsbore
McCormick Family
McCormick Theological Seminary
W. K
Milliken
Jas
Decatur
Perguson
Ben
Chicago Art Institute
Filkins
M Ra
Steven B
M. A
Etkina
Wanamaker
John
Morton
Levi P
Cathedral of Stmen
Eee Thompsee
Frederick Ferrio Varenr
Hrandegee
Ee Uuwork Philipp
Searles
Edward F. Moethien
Institutions
Pearsons
D. K
Charity
Dotger
Andrew J
Tuske
Foo Coolidge
Milton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Standard Furniture Co
Seattle
First Ave
Tacoma
Fair Dept
Albert Hansen
Loggers’ Supply CO
Colman Dock
Atw
John D
Gem Board
Boston
Sagt
Andrew Bighty
Lincoln Mem Y
Franklin College
Werartes Pledard
Ip Prec Fend
Barth
Hero
Annuities College
Syracus Wat & Smith College
Brows University
Wesleyan University College
Lalake
Prince Soo Russell
Rensas Rer Iestitute
Iphia
Toartes Miller
M. C. A. Army — Sa
Navy Yard
Chase
Riv
Weseum
Bisten Island
Asthmetic Grounds
Caroline Kline
Phoebe —Universal
Archae of University
Tota B
Athfield
Fairhaven
Pierpont
E. Rasen
Ilkery
Tanpiers
Pere
Schilling
Washington Monument
Meyer — Hebrew Charity Obre
Sarah
Town Hall
Sonerath Conn
Coburn
Helen OG
Colleges and Charition
Cane
Eliie—Hospital
Widener
Winthrop
Deni. J
Princeton Seminary
Swan
J. Shampetrinenton
Anderson
Eillenbeth Milks
Barnard
Hillmenthal
Geo.Columbus University
Leo Walter
Dential
Mitel Building
Kieta
James
Washington Fire Insurance Company
Tran
Georgia
Frreweo
Deweys
Star
Washington
Dewey
Rhode Island
Kat
Teh
Hasen
Katta
Dean
Rhode Island Ay
Prince von Arenburg
Creffeld
Germany
Reichstag
Geo. H. Woodhouse Co
University St
Arcade Building
John Cort
Tomont
Baement Dustin
Troreiny Broan Hes Sane
Ander Peterson & Lundstrom
Mare
Fie
Ioc
Rcept
Russell & Drew
More
Zinn
Musics
WEEZY
Archie & Co
Emmondas
Holden
Third Avenue
Pine Street
Bowen
Mar
Pantages
Ouida
Union Ticket
Mao
Ind
A. Bridge & CO
A. Bridge&Co . Clothing
Yesler
Sohmer Pianos
Chickering Bros.’ Pianos
Behning Pianos
Lester Pianos
Crown Pianos
Marshall & Wendell Pianos
Edison
Edison Machines
Mayflower
America
State of Washington
Cline’s Piano
Second Avenue
News of
Ianos Victor
Edison Talking Machines
Shert Music
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