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December 18, 2007
- If the growth of individual philanthropic giving in
Illinois continues as it has from 2000 to 2006, it is
estimated that total individual contributions will exceed
$10 billion in 2007, according to a new update released
by Donors Forum. Giving in Illinois: An Update to
the 2006 Reports, offers a snapshot of individual
and foundation philanthropy in 2005, the most current
data available.
The update highlights growth in Illinois
philanthropic giving over a multi-year period. This
information was not contained in two reports Donors
Forum published in 2006, Individual Giving in Illinois
and Foundation Giving in Illinois.
“Overall, the good news is that
over this period of time, philanthropic giving has continued
to grow in Illinois,” said Moss Cail, Donors Forum
Director of Research. “Despite the stock market’s
ups and downs and the financial upheaval caused by the
September 11 terrorist attacks, Illinois residents have
continued to recognize the importance of charitable
giving.”
To download the complete update, visit
http://www.donorsforum.org/forms_pdf/givingupdate06.pdf.
Editor’s Note: Representatives
from the Donors Forum are available to speak about the
update’s findings. We can also refer reporters
to foundations and nonprofits in the metropolitan area
who can share their organization’s current outlook
as a result of recent events. To arrange an interview,
please email Marilou
Jones or call her at 312-327-8942.
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