Giving Up: The latest Giving USA Foundation reports ’04 charitable contributions overall were at a record high last year, increasing by 5% to an estimated $248.5 billion. Individuals gave 765 of the total. Donations to Religious Organizations (includes churches) topped all other giving categories at $88 billion, up 2% over ’03. Donations to the 12/26/04 tsunami relief will be included with figures for ‘05. (AAFRC Foundation Press Releases 6/14/05)
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