Philanthropy research

1.

• Philanthropy- an act done, typically by giving up something, to better a cause.
• Donating
• Raising money for a charity
• Volunteering 

2.

•  Andrew Carnegie put over $56 million into 2,509 free public libraries.
• He invested all of this money for the purpose of people learning on their own.

3.

• Both Rockefeller and Carnegie gave money to causes to better the people.

4.

• Carnegie Corporation of New York
• Founded in 1911
• "To promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding."
• The Carnegie Dunfermline Trust
• Founded in 1903
• Dedicated to bettering the social conditions of Carnegie's hometown
• Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
• Founded in 1910 
• Nonprofit organization dedicated to research, education, discussion, and Publication on international affairs.
• The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
• Founded in 1905
• Teachers pension fund
• in 1918 it established the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association

5.

• Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
• Focused on improving the opportunity for equal rights and more successful futures.

6. 

• I would invest in helping animals and the lives of strays or abused animals because I like animals and it's a good cause to get involved with.

Sources:

What is Philanthropy?

Philanthropy of Andrew Carnegie 

The Rockefeller's: Legacy of giving

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation