Philanthropy

Charitable projects, or private or voluntary donations, are well-known terms since they first entered English in the 17th century. Charity works are translated from the Latin "philanthropy" or "human love" and fulfill various social objectives, including charitable projects, humanitarianism, religious ethics, even even the manipulation of social controls. Peter Kropotkin of the 19th century evolutionist argues that charitable projects contribute to the development of civilization and the survival of humanity.

In 2015, Ford Foundation President Darren Walker wrote a powerful article that claims that official charity must achieve not only generosity but also justice, demanding a "government gospel" of the 21st century. You can not complete the mission of Andrew Carnegie. To solve the fundamental causes of human suffering over the years, not only to solve what is happening in the world, but also to consider its methods and reasons. We live in the era of deep unease. And most of us were always there. According to Credit Suisse, the most wealthiest 1% currently holds 50.1% of the world's wealth, which has increased from 45.5% in 2001. In contrast, the richest 1% American households own 40% of the country's riches.

One of the most important characters in American charity is Andrew Carnegie. He is one of the first (and richest) Americans who admired the charity's virtue. Along with Margaret Olivia Slosh Sage and John D. Rockefeller, Carnegie has created a blueprint for modern charity. Carnegie thinks that wealthy people should benefit society as a whole and should use their money to alleviate the tension between wealthy people and the poor. (Please read this article to learn more about Carnegie.) In 1913, the tax law established a federal income tax. This bill also removes taxes from certain organizations such as charities and educational institutions. In 1935, a new income bill taxed wealthy individuals and businesses. But this bill also increases the amount an enterprise can deduct for charitable donation. Currently, the maximum deduction a company can do is 20%. In 1935 only 5%