Philanthropy

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  Advisors Giving Back: Commonwealth’s Nelson Ball Does It All

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  November 28, 2012

  Financial advisor Nelson Ball has found many ways to support his community and a variety of causes.

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  IRS’ Top 10 Richest Nonprofit Charities

  By Michael S. Fischer  |  October 10, 2012

  More than 315,000 nonprofit charities reported nearly $2.5 trillion in assets for tax year 2008, according to the IRS, with universities and large hospitals dominating the top 10.

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  4 Key Predictions for Charitable Giving in 2012

  By Michael S. Fischer  |  February 6, 2012

  Growth in giving will increase this year, though at a slower pace than in 2011, but where will it come from and where will it go?

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  Warren Buffett’s Son, Peter, Says Dad Doesn’t Owe Him a Thing

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  October 12, 2011

  Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has earned a reputation as a highly quotable speaker, and now his son Peter is following in his father’s footsteps even though he won’t be inheriting his dad’s fortune.

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  Fidelity Charitable’s Contributions, Grants Set Records

  By Michael S. Fischer  |  July 22, 2011

  Fidelity Charitable, the largest provider of DAFs in the U.S., on Wednesday reported a record-breaking 30% increase in contributions for the first half of 2011.