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Based on foundations’ contributions in the 2014 campaign cycle, the researchers estimated that 7.1 percent of total US charitable giving—amounting to $1.3 billion—is politically motivated.
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In 2014 7.1 percent of US charitable giving was politically motivated amounting to $1.3 billion.
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Claim Maker
Raymond Fisman
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "year": "2014",
    "topic": "US Charitable Giving",
    "amount": "$1.3 billion",
    "statistic": "7.1%",
    "motivation": "Political"
}
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Politics Business Finance Statistics
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9fdb3816-6bd1-4803-8e0a-9ca4f8eeebf3
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September 12, 2025 at 1:01 AM (3 days ago)
Last Updated
September 12, 2025 at 1:01 AM (3 days ago)

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How Corporations Disguise Lobbying as Philanthropy
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Research reveals corporations use charitable donations to influence politicians, disguising lobbying as philanthropy. This tax-exempt activity potentially amounts to billions in politically motivated giving, raising concerns about transparency and democratic fairness.

Corporate Lobbying
Political Influence
Philanthropy
Tax Policy
Political Donations
Campaign Finance
Economic Research
Government Regulation

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