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However, Mr. Dietel maintained, too often the focus of philanthropy in this country is on people, like the Rockefellers, with high visibility and immense wealth. And, he said, certainly such wealth carries with it an “obligation to others rather than to just feather their own nests.”
But too often, he said, charitable giving by less wealthy people is done without any planning, rendering the gifts less effective than they might otherwise be.
“People of modest means can make a difference,” Mr. Dietel said, “but only if their philanthropy is thoughtfully carried out.” Most people make charitable contributions as a “kneejerk” reaction to a request for help, giving $5 or $10 to worthy local causes. But at the end of the year, he pointed out, they look at the deduction on their tax return
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