Kirsten Grønbjerg

Philanthropy is an opportunity for people to express their passions and concerns in both concrete and symbolic ways. It is a way for people to demonstrate their connection to something that is bigger than themselves and their immediate surroundings.

President Obama's fiscal year 2011 budget proposal again includes changes to the tax deduction high income households can take for charitable contributions. Access important analysis on tax policy and giving. Learn more.

Other information about the economy and charitable giving:

• Briefing on the Economy and Charitable Giving December 2008
• Giving and the Stock Market
• Nonprofits Say Overall Climate For Charitable Fundraising Worst Since 1998
• Religious Giving in Uncertain Times
• Learn more about tax policies and giving