Generous Inclinations.

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  • Source:
    Canada & the World Backgrounder. Oct2006, Vol. 72 Issue 2, p23-25. 3p.
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    • Subject Terms:
      CORPORATE giving; GENEROSITY; EXECUTIVES; WEALTH; CLINTON, Bill, 1946-; LAZARIDIS, Mike
    • Abstract:
      The article focuses on the charitable works of corporations. It features several executives and institutions that are sharing their wealth to others. Foundation Center in New York, which traces corporate giving in the U.S., estimated a total giving of $13.8 billion. Clinton Global Initiative by former president Bill Clinton brought 1,000 leaders for $7 billion pledges to fight global problems. Canadian Mike Lazaridis gave $100 million for the creation of Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Ontario. INSET: A HELPING HAND.