Philanthropy
1. Merriam-Webster defines philanthropy as, "an active effort to promote human welfare" where as charity is defined by Merriam-Webster as, "aid given to those in need." These two terms can overlap in many areas because with philanthropy, you don't have to give to those in need. Many people give to organizations, universities, companies, etc. For example, lots of people give money to Randolph School which is an example of philanthropy. Charity is more about giving money/aid/resources to people in need but again these two terms can overlap.
2. Andrew Carnegie gave so much money, $350 million, because he felt he had an obligation to give. He said, "the rich have a moral obligation to distribute [their money] in ways that promote the welfare and happiness of the common man." He also said, "the man that dies thus rich dies disgraced." Andrew Carnegie gave his money to fund about 2,500 public libraries across the world, donated around 7,600 organs to churches, and many organizations that were based around science, education, world peace, and many more. He also funded the construction for the concert hall we all know, Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Source - history.com
3. John D. Rockefeller gave around $500 million to multiple educational, religious, and scientific causes. He also funded the University of Chicago and the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research. John D. Rockefeller gave more money than Andrew Carnegie but only gave to organizations that were in the United States whereas Andrew Carnegie gave to organizations worldwide. Also, Andrew Carnegie gave almost all of his wealth away whereas John D. Rockefeller gave a portion of his wealth which was still a great amount.
Source - history.com
- Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs
- Carnegie Dunfermline Trust
- Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
- Carnegie Foundation
- Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
- Carnegie Hall
- Carnegie Institution for Science
- Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
- The Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland
- The Carnegie UK Trust
- Carnegie Hero Fund Commission (US)
- Carnegie Hero Fund Commission (Belgium)
- Carnegies Belønningsfond for Heltemod (Denmark)
- Fondation Carnegie (France)
- The Fondazione Carnegie Per Gli Atti De Eroismo (Italy)
- Stitching Carnegie Heldenfonds (The Netherlands)
- Carnegie Heltefond for Norge (Norway)
- Carnegiestiftelsen (Sweden)
- The Carnegie Rescuers Foundation (Switzerland)
- The Carnegie Hero Fund Trust (UK)
5. Chuck Feeney has given more than $8 billion because he believes that you should give your wealth to help people. He has the same mindset as Andrew Carnegie had. Chuck Feeney has given lots of money to help people afford medication in South Africa and helped create a system of delivering health care throughout Vietnam. Chuck Feeney is very global with his philanthropy like Andrew Carnegie.
Source: Chuck Feeney's Story
6. If I was a philanthropist I would focus on helping people around the globe because we have many problems in the US but there are more problems worldwide. I would want to contribute and give like Andrew Carnegie and Chuck Feeney and try to help make a difference in this world. I would give money for healthcare and food because hunger is a big issue that occurs around the globe.
Source: Chuck Feeney's Story
6. If I was a philanthropist I would focus on helping people around the globe because we have many problems in the US but there are more problems worldwide. I would want to contribute and give like Andrew Carnegie and Chuck Feeney and try to help make a difference in this world. I would give money for healthcare and food because hunger is a big issue that occurs around the globe.
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