Posted on December 29, 2004

2004: The Year in Review

Despite continued scrutiny of foundations and nonprofits by the media and government regulators, 2004 was a year of recovery for the philanthropic sector, as organizations saw their endowments and funding streams rebound and the debate over the war in Iraq crowded out discussion of almost everything else. As the year comes to a close, the editors of Philanthropy News Digest look back at some of the important philanthropic stories and personalities of 2004.

Nonprofit Economy Rebounds

Debate Over Accountability Continues

527 Organizations and the 2004 Election

Impact of 9/11 Continues to Be Felt

International Philanthropy

Private Support Fuels Education Reform

Higher Education: Costs and Gifts Up, Foreign Enrollments Down

Noteworthy Gifts