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Charitable giving is more than just writing a check. It's about making an impact.

According to Giving USA 2009, Americans donated more than $307 billion to charitable causes in 2008, which was a 2% drop in current dollars compared to 2007.

2008 Contributions
Individuals$229 billion
Foundations$41.2 billion
Bequests$22.7 billion
Corporations$14.5 billion

The above information was provided by Giving USA 2009.