A columnist for the Chronicle of Philanthropy (and donor advisor) predicts foundation giving will drop next year due to the loss of assets, minimum asset distribution of 5%, and the fact that those who gave more than 5% in 2009 can apply that amount/percentage over 5% to 2010 distribution levels.

See http://philanthropy.com/news/prospecting/index.php?id=9646 for the full article.

What do you think? Do you think foundations will remain steady, dip due to the above prediction, or increase because of community need?

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