The Origin And Impact Of Philanthropy In America

By Steve Kraske,

Published April 6, 2016 at 2:57 PM CDT

America has privately funded social and cultural efforts for centuries. We take a look at the history of philanthropy and the impact charitable giving has in this country .

Guest:

Karl Zinsmeister is the president of Philanthropy Roundtable and the editor of The Almanac of American Philanthropy.

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Steve Kraske

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