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NewsBytes: December, 2004

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Senate committee makes recommendations about charitable tax incentives
December 20, 2004
The Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce released an interim report last week that contains seven recommendations for enhancing charitable tax incentives in Canada. The report states that "well-designed federal tax measures to support charitable giving must be - and must be seen to be - a priority of the government in the upcoming federal budget." The Committee recommends that the federal government take seven actions:

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Federal government announces extension to arts funding
December 20, 2004
Last week, Heritage Minister Liza Frulla announced a one-year, $192 million extension of the federal government's Tomorrow Starts Today arts funding program, which was set to expire at the end of March 2005. "This investment has helped make our communities vibrant and interesting places to live, where arts and culture play a central role," said Minister Frulla. "It has also fostered a rewarding partnership involving our government, creators and cultural industries, and has given Canadians the opportunity to discover a wider variety of works that have sprung from the imaginations of our artists." Introduced in May 2001, the Tomorrow Starts Today program has invested more than $700 million in Canadian arts and culture over the last four years. For more information, visit: www.canadianheritage.gc.ca.

Ontario charities benefit from convenience store fundraising initiative
December 20, 2004
Mac's Convenience Stores is giving more than $8 million to Ontario communities this year through its Community Giving Program. Funded by the sale of Nevada Lottery Tickets, the program is one of the largest of its kind in Canada and is specifically designed to help charities and nonprofit organizations in communities where its stores operate. "Local community support is the lifeblood of our organization. Mac's Convenience Stores is committed to giving back to the places where we do business and our Community Giving Program allows people to make a difference, right where they live," says Todd Hayman, director of marketing. Each store donates to a different organization within its community and thousands of people in more than 450 Ontario organizations have benefited from the program this year.

Fast Fact: Manitoba tops Generosity Index for a fifth straight year
December 20, 2004
According to the Fraser Institute's 2004 Generosity Index, Manitoba is once again Canada's most generous province, with 28.5% of tax-filers donating to charity. Ontario and Saskatchewan ranked a close second and third. Nunavut ranked last with only 10.6% of tax-filers donating to charities. In terms of average donations, Alberta and Ontario topped the rankings with average donations of $1,330 and $1,302, respectively. Quebec ranked last with an average donation of $488, less than half of the national average. Overall, 25.1% of Canadian tax-filers donated to registered charities in 2002, with an average donation of Cdn$1,063. In comparison, 30.8% of US tax-filers donated to charity in 2002, with an average donation of US$3,461. -- Fraser Institute

Canada moves one step closer to do-not-call registry
December 20, 2004
Last week, Industry Minister David Emerson introduced legislation that will give the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) the authority to set up a national Do Not Call list and levy substantial penalties against telemarketers who do not follow the rules. "We want to give Canadians an easy and effective way to protect their privacy and stop intrusive telemarketing," said Minister Emerson. "Canadians overwhelmingly want this, and we believe we've found a way to deliver what they want in a fair, cost-effective manner." If the bill becomes law, the CRTC will then consult Canadians on the implementation of a national Do Not Call list, including the question of whether any organizations should be exempt from the list. A recent Environics survey found that 79% of Canadians support a national Do Not Call list, and 66% said they would sign up for such a service. For more information, visit: www.ic.gc.ca.

Miracle Day raises $4.1 million for Canadian children
December 20, 2004
CIBC World Markets announced that this year's Miracle Day fundraising initiative raised $4.1 million in Canada. The funds will benefit more than 350 children's charities in communities across the country. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Miracle Day, CIBC's Children's Miracle Foundation will also make a $650,000 donation to the Children's Aid Foundation to establish a national Miracle Fund. The program will provide funding for enrichment opportunities for disadvantaged and at-risk children, including such things as sports equipment, music lessons, or support for children with special needs. Each year on Miracle Day, the first Wednesday in December, CIBC Wood Gundy and CIBC World Markets employees donate their fees and commissions from trading activities to children's charities worldwide. For more information about CIBC World Markets Children's Miracle Foundation, visit: www.childrensmiracle.com/canada_home.asp.

Report calls for new framework of support for charitable sector
December 20, 2004
Two new reports published by Canadian Policy Research Networks (CPRN) examine social innovation and how organizations, government, and individuals can work together to increase innovation and capacity in Canada's nonprofit sector. The first report, entitled Social Innovation in Canada, calls for a new framework of support for the charitable sector. Its author, Mark Goldenberg, a former federal assistant deputy minister, argues that innovation in the sector is "threatened by a funding approach that is project-based, ignores infrastructure, overhead and administrative costs, provides no support to capacity building and imposes unrealistic burdens in terms of paperwork." The second report, The Future of Social Innovation in Canada, includes responses and feedback from Goldenberg's paper, as well as results from a roundtable on the issues that Goldenberg raised in his paper. For more information or to download the reports, visit: www.cprn.org.

Artists worried about proposed change to Canada Council grant program
December 20, 2004
Visual artists are raising concerns about a proposed change to one of the Canada Council for the Arts' grant programs. While artists applying for grants are currently required to have exhibition experience, if new regulations are approved, it will become a requirement that the artistic work that the grant covers be slated for gallery exhibition. Artists argue that not all works are created for gallery display. "Not everybody who makes art chooses to or has work that's appropriate for a gallery," said Audrey Churgin, national director of Canadian Artists' Representation, an artists' union. "It's very limiting in that the kind of art that you would present might not fit into four white walls." She sees the proposed change as a departure from peer evaluation, which has always been at the core of the Council's grant application process. François Lachappelle, head of the Canada Council's visual arts division, says the concerns are legitimate, but points out that most of the grants currently distributed already go to people planning exhibitions. A special advisory committee, including artists, will convene in January to look at the proposed changes and a new program is expected by April 2005. For more information about the Canada Council, visit: www.canadacouncil.ca. For more information about Canadian Artists' Representation, visit: www.carfac.ca.

Fast Fact: Internet a crucial tool in volunteer recruitment
December 20, 2004
According to a survey conducted by VolunteerMatch, nonprofit users consider the Internet to be an increasingly important tool for recruiting volunteers. Forty-five percent of respondents say their organization's web site is the most useful volunteer recruitment strategy, second only to word of mouth (71%). Other important volunteer recruitment tools cited by nonprofits include: Internet recruiting services (37%), live presentations to groups (33%), events (29%), newspaper ads (29%), local volunteer centre (17%), relationship with local corporations (15%), direct mail (8%), and radio/tv ads (8%). -- Journal of Volunteer Administration

Million-dollar prize for sustainability goes to Forest Stewardship Council
December 20, 2004
The inaugural million-dollar Alcan Prize for Sustainability was recently awarded to the Forest Stewardship Council, an international organization with initiatives in 34 countries, including Canada. "It is very exciting for all of us at Alcan to see our idea for the Alcan Prize become a reality with the selection of its inaugural winner," said Travis Engen, president and CEO of Alcan Inc. "We congratulate the FSC for its accomplishments in promoting responsible management of the world's forests, and have a sincere hope that adding the first Alcan Prize for Sustainability to its funding will enable even greater achievements in the future." Alcan created the prize in January 2004 to recognize outstanding contributions to the goal of economic, environmental, and social sustainability by not-for-profit, non-governmental, and civil society organizations. For more information, visit: www.alcanprizeforsustainability.com. For more information about the Forest Stewardship Council of Canada, visit: www.fsccanada.org.

'Angels' deliver supplies to homeless in seven cities
December 20, 2004
Last week, hundreds of volunteers in seven Canadian cities took to the streets to distribute $140,000 in new clothing and supplies to more than 50 homeless shelters and charities as part of the Angels in the Night volunteer program. "There are people out there in our communities who clearly need our help," said Andrew Moor, president and CEO of Invis, Canada's largest independent mortgage brokerage. "We're hoping to spread some warmth to those whose holidays may not be so merry." For the past several months, Invis and its lending partners have been raising funds in support of the Angels in the Night program, which the company established in 2002. Money raised is used to purchase blankets, coats, boots, and personal supplies specifically requested by shelters and charities in Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, and Victoria. For more information, visit: www.angelsinthenight.ca.

Charities to help put educational video in hands of new parents
December 20, 2004
The producers of a new video designed for expectant mothers and new parents are seeking charities to help distribute it. Bringing Baby Home is a step-by-step visual guide on caring for a baby from birth to six months, with lessons on a wide range of topics - from breastfeeding to recognizing the signs of post-partum depression. Created by Lianne Castelino and Andrea Howick of Liandrea Productions, the video features over an hour of real-life footage, demonstrations, and interviews from baby-care experts at leading Canadian medical centres. They now want to donate tapes to at least one charity in each province that can distribute them to at-risk mothers and fathers through a lending program. If your organization would like to be considered for distribution, contact Susan McLennan at s.mclennan@sympatico.ca. For more information about the video, visit: www.bringingbabyhome.net.

Supreme Court ruling paves way for government to legalize same-sex marriage
December 13, 2004
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled last week that the federal government's proposal to legalize same-sex marriage is constitutional. It said the power to change the definition of marriage lies exclusively with the federal government. It also stipulated that churches cannot be forced to perform same-sex marriages. Following the ruling, Prime Minister Martin said he would move forward, insisting that his legislation is the only real option to prevent a patchwork of marriage rights across the country. Judges in six provinces and one territory have already struck down the traditional marriage definition, saying it violates equality rights. If the legislation is passed, Canada will join Belgium and the Netherlands and become the third country in the world to make marriage legal for gays and lesbians.

National volunteer award now accepting nominations
December 13, 2004
Social Development Canada is accepting submissions for the Thérèse Casgrain Volunteer Award. Each year, the award is presented to two Canadians - one man and one woman - who have contributed significantly to the advancement of a social cause and to the well-being of their fellow citizens. The award was established to commemorate the work of Thérèse Casgrain, the force behind various social reforms promoting justice and equality. It consists of a bronze medallion, a lapel pin, a certificate of appreciation, and a $5,000 donation to the registered voluntary organization designated by each recipient. The deadline for nominations is February 1. For more information, visit: www.sdc.gc.ca or call 1-866-468-4377.

Nova Scotia health centre receives million-dollar donation
December 13, 2004
Last week, Nova Scotian entrepreneur Mickey MacDonald donated $1 million to the IWK Health Centre. The donation, made in memory of his parents, will support upgrades to the centre's neurosciences unit as part of the redevelopment of the IWK children's site. "Mom and Dad always set a great example for us and I think that giving back is as much a personal responsibility [as it is] a business responsibility for businesses to be giving back to the community they're working in," said MacDonald, the former owner of DownEast Communications. He added that the main reason for giving the gift is to thank all his customers for the trust they showed in doing business with DownEast for the past decade. His donation is the first major gift going to the Children's Redevelopment Project, which will address the need for upgraded facilities to provide more streamlined, family-centred care to children. For more information, visit: www.iwk.nshealth.ca.

Fast Fact: Fortunes of Canada's super-rich continue to climb
December 13, 2004
Canadian Business magazine's sixth annual Rich 100 was released last week, with the collective net worth of those on the list reaching the highest it's ever been - $130 billion. Kenneth Thomson and family once again took the top spot, with a net worth of $22.03 billion, followed by Galen Weston ($8.67 billion), Jeff Skoll ($6.66 billion), James Arthur and John Irving ($4.99 billion), and Jimmy Pattison ($4.17 billion) rounding out the top five. Paul Desmarais, the Saputo family, Barry Sherman, David Azrieli, and Ted Rogers also made the top ten. -- Canadian Business

VSI releases progress report on Accord implementation
December 13, 2004
It's been three years since the Prime Minister signed An Accord Between the Government of Canada and the Voluntary Sector, and announced funding for the Voluntary Sector Initiative (VSI). On this third anniversary, the Government of Canada and the VSI have released their report on progress toward the Accord's implementation. The Journey Continues: The Second Report to Canadians on Implementing An Accord Between the Government of Canada and the Voluntary Sector fulfills the two sectors' commitment to report on progress in implementing the Accord. It highlights successes to date, reports on the joint priorities defined in the first report, and establishes priorities for the future. For more information or to download the report, visit: www.vsi-isbc.ca.

STAPLES initiative raises $385,000 for Special Olympics
December 13, 2004
A recent fundraising campaign by STAPLES Business Depot raised $385,000 for Special Olympics athletes attending the 8th World Winter Games in Nagano, Japan this coming March. During the three-week "Give a Dollar. Share a Dream" fundraiser, customers were asked to donate a dollar and sign special postcards that will be shipped directly to participating athletes to wish them well as they compete at the Games. "STAPLES Business Depot's continuous support is a dream come true," said Jim Jordan, president of Special Olympics Canada. "Our athletes, coaches, and Games personnel join me in congratulating [the STAPLES] team for making this fundraiser an outstanding success." For more information about Special Olympics Canada, visit: www.specialolympics.ca.

Community Foundations of Canada launches online bookstore
December 13, 2004
Last week, Community Foundations of Canada (CFC) unveiled an online bookstore and six new resources designed to help grantmakers strengthen their relationships with key audiences. The bookstore features a series of comprehensive guides that cover every aspect of community foundation operations - from governance to fund development, grantmaking and community leadership. Available in both languages, the new titles include: Engaging Youth in Philanthropy; Strengthening Relationships with Professional Advisors; Community Outreach and Dialogue; Neighbourhood Grantmaking; Building Relationships with Local Media; and Policy Guidelines and Template Development. "The national and international demand for resources developed by CFC continues to grow - both inside the community foundation movement and among other grantmakers," said Monica Patten, president and CEO of CFC. "Our online bookstore is designed to make it easier than ever for our colleagues around the globe to access our latest manuals and reports - all in one place." For more information, visit: www.community-fdn.ca.

Study finds nonprofits underreport fundraising and admin costs
December 13, 2004
A new study from the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University and the Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy at the D.C.-based Urban Institute reveals that many nonprofit organizations underreport certain costs. Nonprofit Fundraising and Administrative Cost found that 37% of nonprofits with private contributions of $50,000 or more in 2000 reported no fundraising or special event costs. This includes more than 18% of organizations raising $5 million or more that said they had no such costs. According to the study's authors, it is not plausible that such a large percentage of organizations would have zero fundraising costs.

"Fundraising and administrative costs are real expenses needed to manage the nonprofit, evaluate performance, ensure legal compliance and develop new services," said Thomas H. Pollak, study co-leader and senior research associate at the Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy. "Yet many people automatically believe that the lower the costs are, the better the nonprofit uses donations. This misperception provides significant incentive to underreport costs or lump them into program expenses, which people are more willing to fund. That puts nonprofits that report accurately at a competitive disadvantage and means donors may be basing decisions on inaccurate information." For more information, visit: www.philanthropy.iupui.edu.

Fast Fact: Only half of education institutions use e-mail for fundraising
December 13, 2004
According to a new survey by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), only 49% of higher education institutions currently use e-mail to fundraise, but another 42% say they will begin doing so soon. Almost half (47%) of those who do use e-mail are appealing to alumni, while 45% are soliciting "everyone for whom we have an e-mail address (who hasn't opted out)." Twenty-six percent of respondents report using e-mails in a similar fashion and on a similar schedule as traditional appeals (direct mail, phone), but only 4% have stopped sending traditional appeals to individuals with e-mail addresses. Eighty-two percent use e-mail as an additional solicitation to complement traditional appeals. As for amounts raised through e-mail solicitation, 73% report raising less than $25,000 in 2003, and only 16% raise more than $50,000 annually. -- CASE

Ottawa developer celebrates 50th anniversary by supporting local charities
December 13, 2004
Beginning in January, Ottawa's largest developer, Minto, will donate $5,000 to a local Ottawa charity each week throughout 2005. The program, called 50 Weeks / 50 Charities, is in celebration of Minto's 50th anniversary. Executive vice president Robert Greenberg, who came up with the idea, sees it as the perfect way to commemorate Minto's milestone while raising awareness about many of the agencies that contribute to Ottawa's quality of life. "It would have been easy for us to focus our celebrations internally or with our customers," said Greenberg, "but we wanted to do more by showing other businesses that you have to give to get, and by educating the public on programs and agencies that are making a huge difference in our city." For more information or application guidelines, visit: www.minto.com.

UNICEF releases report on state of world's children
December 13, 2004
According to UNICEF's annual The State of the World's Children report, more than half of all children in the world are suffering extreme deprivations from poverty, armed conflict, and AIDS. This year's report, themed Childhood Under Threat, argues that children experience poverty differently from adults and its impact cannot be measured by traditional income or consumption assessments. One billion children worldwide lack adequate shelter, sanitation, safe water, information, health-care services, education, and/or adequate food.

"The report forces us, as Canadians and as part of the international community, to face head-on the harsh realities children are living," said David Agnew, president and CEO of UNICEF Canada. "But the good news is that it is possible to change this reality, no matter how daunting it may seem. In Canada, we have the capacity to make an enormous impact by ensuring our policies and actions always keep children at the centre. The Canadian government has made significant contributions to development and humanitarian initiatives, but we must do more. We can, and must, take on a larger leadership role as a nation, as individuals and businesses, to alleviate the suffering that half the world's children are experiencing." For more information or to download the report, visit: www.unicef.ca.

Schoolyard greening program renewed for 2005
December 13, 2004
Evergreen and Toyota Canada announced that they are renewing their Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds Program, and recently launched the 2004-2005 grant program. The program provides financial and expert assistance to schools who want to "green" their grounds. All publicly funded Canadian schools serving kindergarten to grade twelve are eligible to apply for the grants. This year the grant program will be managed differently than in previous years. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, so it is important that schools apply early. The final deadline for grant applications is January 26, 2005. Grant applications and complete details are available at: www.evergreen.ca.

Federal government announces $105 million in new AIDS funding
December 6, 2004
The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) will provide almost $105 million to fund various initiatives targeting women and young girls infected or affected by HIV/AIDS in developing countries. "The face of HIV/AIDS is increasingly female with women now representing 55% of the roughly 24 million adults infected with HIV/AIDS in Sub Saharan Africa," said the Honourable Aileen Carroll, Minister of International Cooperation. The funds will be allocated to several international programs, including: the International Partnership for Microbicides; the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA); the South Africa Rapid Response Fund; the Nigeria AIDS Responsive Fund; and the UNICEF HIV/AIDS Prevention Project. For more information, visit: www.acdi-cida.gc.ca.

Canadian Conference on Homelessness seeking submissions
December 6, 2004
The first Canadian Conference on Homelessness will take place in Toronto from May 17-20, 2005. It is a national, cross-sectoral and interdisciplinary forum that will provide a foundation for future research and action on homelessness, along with the capacity to develop effective solutions across Canada over the long-term. The conference is looking for papers and presentations from researchers, service providers, people involved in policy, and people who have experienced homelessness. It invites the submission of proposals for papers, panels, poster presentations, workshops, storytelling, film and video screenings, and other forms of presentation. Submissions on all topics relating to homelessness in Canada are welcome. The deadline for submissions is December 17th. For more information, visit: www.homelessconference.ca.

Fast Fact: Female charity executives still earning less than men
December 6, 2004
GuideStar's latest compensation survey finds that female charity executives in the US continue to earn much less than men in similar positions. The largest gap is within large organizations - those with budgets greater than $50 million. The median salary for male chief executives in 2002 was $283,392, almost 54% more than female chief executives ($184,212). At smaller organizations - those with budgets of less than $5 million - the gap did not exceed 15%. At the smallest charities, with budgets of $250,000 or less, the compensation gap was only 2.9%. The survey also found that among organizations with budgets of $10 million or more, less than one quarter of executives were women, while at charities with budgets of less than $500,000, 54% of executives were women. -- GuideStar

Prairie farmers help raise $475,000 through Esso initiative
December 6, 2004
The Esso Farm Community Growth Fund raised more than $475,000 this year thanks to the help of Esso farm customers in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Esso associates in these provinces donated a penny for each litre of fuel or tonne of fertilizer that was purchased. The funds will benefit sports facilities, children's playgrounds, and health and fire response services. "There are many quiet heroes in these rural farming communities who leave their mark - through their dedication in business and in serving the community. Our hats off to the local Esso associates who really championed this project," said Fred Gowland, Industrial Wholesale Offer Manager, Esso. "Everyone who participated in this initiative can feel proud of the positive and lasting impact they've made in their communities." For more information, visit: www.imperialoil.ca.

New direct mail fundraising guide now available
December 6, 2004
UK-based DRF Group Ltd. recently published a free guide to direct mail fundraising. Written by the company's chief executive, Chris Stoddard, the guide outlines key techniques involved in successful direct mail fundraising, distilled from more than 2,000 separate direct mail fundraising campaigns for charities of all types and sizes. It covers seven main topics: selecting good mailing lists; creating a strong proposition; how much to ask for; key elements of design; strong copy structure; getting everything printed and mailed; and analyzing of results. For more information or to download this free guide, visit: www.drfgroup.co.uk.

Fast Fact: Culture employment outpaces overall economy
December 6, 2004
According to a new Statistics Canada report, employment growth in the culture sector outpaced overall employment growth in Canada between 1996 and 2001. The report also shows that during that period, the sector's GDP increased at an annual average rate of 5.7%, the same as the economy as a whole. Employment in the culture sector rose at an annual average rate of 3.4%, ahead of the 2.3% growth for the economy as a whole. In 2001, approximately 611,000 individuals worked in the culture sector, representing 4.1% of Canada's workforce. Written media, the film industry, and broadcasting were the top three contributors to culture employment. -- Statistics Canada

Wife honours war hero husband with donation to Air Cadets
December 6, 2004
The widow of war hero Air Commodore Leonard Birchall presented the Air Cadet League of Canada with a cheque for $100,000. "In the old days people went around putting stained glass windows in churches and they put up stone monuments. I don't believe in that," said Kathleen Birchall. "I believe in young people." The gift will be used to establish a scholarship fund for air cadets who pursue a university education. It is the largest donation the organization has ever received. Leonard Birchall was a highly decorated World War II pilot who was dubbed the "Saviour of Ceylon" by British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. He earned the title for successfully alerting Allied Forces about an impending attack on Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) in April 1942. For more information about the Air Cadet League of Canada, visit: www.aircadetleague.com.

New philanthropic strategy will address violence against women
December 6, 2004
Last week, the Canadian Women's Foundation (CWF) and four long-time partners announced a new initiative to combat violence against women and girls. Making a Difference in Ways That Count: A Canadian Philanthropic Strategy to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls is spearheaded by the CWF in conjunction with the Body Shop Canada, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, HBC, and the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation. It outlines areas where donors need to invest in order to help achieve social and attitudinal change regarding violence against women.

"People think that now shelters exist, the issue is solved, yet nothing could be further from the truth," said Margot Franssen, co-president of the CWF. "While shelters are critical to the solution, measurable progress involves a wide range of services, and commitment from every sector of society. We've developed a strategy that supports local efforts and that fuels real, systemic change on a national level." Key private donor opportunities include: direct services to women and girls; information and research; capacity building; a public education strategy; policy solutions; and volunteerism. For more information, visit: www.cdnwomen.org.

Fast Fact: International giving by US foundations declines
December 6, 2004
International grants made by American foundations totaled approximately $3 billion last year, a slight decline from the $3.2 million granted internationally in 2002. The decline is attributed to a slump in investment revenue, and is expected to rebound in 2004. A total of 37.5% of survey respondents said they expected their international giving to increase this year, while 50% said it would stay the same, and 12.5% anticipated a drop in international grantmaking. An estimated 23% of international grants went to charities located in Asia and the Pacific, followed by Western Europe (21.5%), Latin America (17.7%), Sub-Saharan Africa (17.6%), Eastern Europe and Russia (9.2%), North Africa and the Middle East (6.1%), Canada (3.5%), and the Caribbean (1.2%). -- Foundation Center

Business magazine releases list of America's top donors
December 6, 2004
BusinessWeek magazine recently released its third annual ranking of the top 50 philanthropists in the US. The top spot went to Bill and Melinda Gates, who made history this year when they donated their estimated $3 billion Microsoft dividend to their foundation. Their total giving for 2004 was $10 billion. Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel Corp., and his wife Betty came in second - giving $7 billion, followed by Warren Buffet in third ($2.7 billion). Rounding out the top ten were George Soros ($2.3 billion), James and Virginia Stowers ($1.35 billion), Eli and Edythe Broad ($1.33 billion), Michael and Susan Dell ($933 million), Alfred Mann ($830 million), Paul Allen ($735 million), and the Walton Family ($650 million). For more information, visit: www.businessweek.com.

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