Contents
Abstract..................................................................I
Key Words.................................................................I
摘要......................................................................I
关键词....................................................................I
Introduction..............................................................1
I. The Background of American Millionaires’ Charities....................2
A. The Origin and Development of American Charities.......................2
1. The Historical Root of Charities...................................2
2. The Background of Charities in Religion and Culture................5
3. The Social Background of Charities.....................................6
4. The Charitable Deeds of American Millionaires..........................8
B. The Areas of Charity Activities......................................8
II. The Reasons for American Millionaires’ Charities.....................9
A. The Reliable Running of Charity Foundation.............................9
1. American Millionaires’ Believing in Charity Foundations...........9
2. The Contributions of Charity Foundations to the Society................11
B. The Privilege in Tax and Law of Millionaires’ Charities.............12
C. American Millionaires’ Pursuing Other Things Besides Bread..........13
III. The Influences of American Millionaires Doing Charities and the Enlightenments about Charities in China........................................................15
Conclusion................................................................17
Acknowledgements..........................................................18
Bibliography..............................................................19
Abstract
America leads the world’s charities to develop forward. More and more American millionaires join in donation. Some of them donate directly through helping the poor out of difficulties. And other millionaires donate indirectly through establishing charity foundations. They help poor people and social development. The entire world pays attention to this phenomenon. And American millionaires’ doing charities does not happen suddenly, but develops gradually. America inherits the charitable tradition of Europe and enriches charities. On the other hand, American economy develops fast, and America becomes the richest country in the world. This situation creates a condition for American charities, because many millionaires appear under this background. American charity foundations are managed correctly. It makes American millionaires donate their money to charity foundations affirmatively. Millionaires doing charities can not be detached from the government’s work. The government of America makes some related taxes and laws to promote charities. American millionaires’ charities not only promote the development of America, but also have profound influences on the world.
Key Words
American millionaire; charitable donation; charity foundation
