Analysis of the year's biggest philanthropists.

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• Golden Arches Burger heiress tops this year's list of largest U.S. charitable contributions.
  Laurie Snyder Feb. 16, 2004
  
• The 2003 Slate 60 The 60 largest American charitable contributions of the year.
  Feb. 16, 2004
  
• The 2003 Slate 60: Top Pledges The 60 largest American charitable contributions of the year.
  Feb. 16, 2004
  
• The 2003 Slate 60: Top Donations The 60 largest American charitable contributions of the year.
  Feb. 16, 2004