Many businesses give back to their communities through their corporate giving. Our work includes research and analysis on the philanthropy of specific sectors and corporations.
Some Related Publications
Take and Give: The Crimes and Philanthropy of Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase
by Sean Dobson
January 2013
This report examines the philanthropic claims made by the four megabanks to offset bad publicty from their role in the economic meltdown of 2008 and serial law breaking.
Banking on Philanthropy: Impact of Bank Mergers on Charitable Giving
by Becky Sherblom
June 2007
It looks at charitable giving of seven banks before and after recent mergers. It answers the questions: Did the levels of giving by these banks increase or decrease after the merger? Which region of the country benefited the most?
The Waltons and Wal-Mart: Self-Interested Philanthropy
September 2005
This report chronicles the philanthropic and political activities of the Walton family through their family foundation and through their Wal-Mart corporate empire, painting the picture of a family and corporation with increasing financial and political prowess.
Serving Time…on Foundation Boards
Summer 2004
A review of corporate CEOs who, despite their being charged and convicted of serious corporate malfeasance, are still serving on foundation governing bodies.
Recent Statements and Testimonies
Testimony on Capital One's Philanthropy
October 2011
In a written testimony submitted to the Federal Reserve, NCRP's Aaron Dorfman expressed his doubt over the philanthropic claims made by Capital One as it seeks to acquire ING Direct.
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