Despite Recession, Philanthropy Strong in Boston Area, Report Finds | PND | Foundation Center

Despite Recession, Philanthropy Strong in Boston Area, Report Finds | PND | Foundation Center: Despite Recession, Philanthropy Strong in Boston Area, Report Finds

While effects of the Great Recession are likely to linger for years, if not decades, households and estates in the Boston area are on track to give anywhere between $600 billion and $1 trillion to charity by 2061, a report funded by the Boston Foundation finds.