AMERICAN PHILANTHROPY LITERATURE REVIEW

This working paper offers a comprehensive review of American philanthropy. It begins with a brief historical overview, followed by a discussion of civil society organizations (CSOs) and government roles. The second section details various donors, volunteers, and recipients. Part three examines factors influencing philanthropic engagement, drawing on social science studies. Part four explores how foundations fund programs addressing social change and economic inequality. The final section reviews emerging trends, excluding Chinese American philanthropy, which is covered by a separate initiative.