The 60 Largest American Charitable Contributions of the Year
Compiled by the Chronicle of Philanthropy
Compiled by the Chronicle of Philanthropy
The 60 Largest American Charitable Contributions of the Year Compiled by the Chronicle of Philanthropy
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Walter H. Annenberg
Publishing
1.4 billion
Annenberg Foundation, Metropolitan Museum of Art
The final value of Mr. Annenberg's bequest was not known at the time of publication. The Annenberg Foundation said this figure was a conservative estimate.
2
Ruth Lilly
Family wealth
520.0 million
Americans for the Arts, Lilly Endowment, Modern Poetry Association, Ruth Lilly Philanthropic Foundation
3
Thomas S. Monaghan
Food and beverage
222.5 million
Ave Maria College
Part of the gift was routed through the Ave Maria Foundation, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Mr. Monaghan created the foundation in 1998.
4
David Geffen
Media and entertainment
205.0 million
Geffen Playhouse, University of California at Los Angeles
These gifts represent Mr. Geffen two largest s, not the total gifts paid out during 2002, which include an additional $1.7 million as well as undisclosed sums.
5
Eli Broad, Edythe L. Broad
Finance, real estate
202.5 million
Broad Art Foundation, Broad Foundation, Walt Disney Concert Hall
6
Herchel Smith
Health care
184.7 million
Cambridge University, Harvard University, Pennsylvania Hospital, University of London Queen Mary & Westfield College, Williams College
The bequest amount was an estimate based on the value of Mr. Smith's estate at the time of publication.
7
John A. (Jack) Jackson
Oil
180.0 million
University of Texas
8
Irwin Jacobs, Joan Jacobs
Telecommunications
130.0 million
La Jolla Playhouse, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, San Diego Symphony, University of California at San Diego
An undisclosed portion of these gifts had been paid at the time of publication.
9
David A. Harrison III
Law, investments
126.0 million
Episcopal High School, University of Virginia
10
Sanford I. Weill, Joan Weill
Finance
100.0 million
Cornell University
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