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The 60 largest American charitable contributions of 1996.

Posted Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1996, at 2:07 AM ET

Introduction

The 1996 SLATE 60
The 60 largest American charitable contributions of 1996.

The Also-Rans
Other known gifts of over $1 million in 1996.

Competitive Generosity 101

71. MAX PALEVSKY and ELLEN PALEVSKY--$5 million to the UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO from this alumnus and computer entrepreneur and his wife.

72. TOM WARD and SCH'REE WARD--$5 million to ANDERSON UNIVERSITY (Ind.) for the wellness center.

73. DAVID WISE and KAREN WISE--$5 million to ALLEGHENY COLLEGE (Pa.) for a sports and fitness center.

Posted Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1996, at 2:07 AM ET
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