Charitable-Giving Plan Divides Nonprofit Groups and Worries Donors

Economy Makes a Difference
Some donors, in fact, say their giving will be affected more by the economy than by any change in the charitable deduction. Barbara Clarke of Winchester, Mass., said she and her husband are not at all concerned about Mr. Obama’s proposal. But she added that they have changed the the manner in which they give because of the recent decline in the stock market.