Philanthropy Homework
Talk with your family about some local organizations that help others. This isn’t research—just try to list
organizations with which you and your family are already familiar. Here are some questions to help you
think of groups. You don’t need to answer all the questions, just make a list.
What organizations around the state and community help people who are hungry or need homes?
What local organizations help to pay for museums, libraries and theater?
What individuals or groups help pay for public television or public radio?
What is a foundation?
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In our next lesson, we will be looking at a philanthropy Website. You can explore this Website at home
or in the library. www.learningtogive.org
The “Resource Room” is a good place to start for definitions and ideas.