... mark. Giving USA 2015: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2014 estimates a record $358.4 billion in ... year. The study reports 2014 as the best year ever for charitable giving, with the recovery period following the ... – 14.86% in the southwestern region compared to 10.80% for the U.S. (comparison years 2008-2012). In terms of the ...
... single, flat rate of 1 percent will simplify compliance for private foundations, improve efficiencies, and remove ... Private foundations dedicate valuable time and resources to managing the complex, two-...