Record #:

2649

Author(s):

Towle, Lisa H.

Abstract:

The philanthropy of many prominent citizens across the state, as well as businesses and citizens of modest means, supports charities, colleges, universities, and many community causes. A representative sampling is profiled.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 53 Issue 12, Dec 1995, p42-44,46,48, il, por

Subject(s):

Endowments; Charities; Philanthropists; Humanitarianism

Record #:

1108

Author(s):

Oliver, Regina

Abstract:

Corporate donations in North Carolina have made the state a national leader in philanthropy. There has been a recent increase in the number of companies establishing new foundations to handle their giving.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 51 Issue 6, June 1993, p12-15, por

Subject(s):

Endowments; Charities

Record #:

10922

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

On December 11, 1924, James Buchanan Duke established The Duke Endowment, a charitable trust of $40 million. When he died in 1925 another $57 was added through his will bequests. Today The Duke Endowment ranks among the country's largest charitable trusts.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 27 Issue 12, Dec 1969, p21-23, 41, il, por

Subject(s):

Endowments; Charities; Duke, James Buchanan, 1856-1925; The Duke Endowment

Record #:

14666

Author(s):

Lawrence, R.C.

Abstract:

As a result of the generosity of the Rockefellers, North Carolina has benefited to the extent of many millions of dollars, spent for health work, education, parks, and other purposes.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 12 Issue 8, July 1944, p5, 14

Subject(s):

Charities; Rockefeller family