SPECIAL FEATURE | THE PHILANTHROPIC
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PHILANTHROPIC
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fter so many years of bad economic news, last
smoothly as possible in communities that need it the most.
year’s uptick seems to be holding with a rosy
Family foundations are the backbone of giving in the
outlook for the rest of 2014. That’s good news
nation’s capital, but technology is making it easier than ever for
for the many charitable organizations both near
individuals to give in any number of ways both large and small.
and far that have had to make do with shrinking
Our Philanthropic 50 benefactors give much and often, with
budgets and growing needs for far too long. But money for
special emphasis on healthcare, education, children and the arts.
many worthy causes is still tight, a holdover from government
Our list, by no means definitive, aims to highlight Washington’s
cutbacks. Thankfully, benefactors have continued to hold the
grand tradition of giving. To those individuals — and generous
line, making up for deficits and keeping things running as
spirits everywhere — we salute you!
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