I want a list of the charities (faith based or otherwise) to which
George W. Bush has contributed, and how much was donated (if that is
public record).

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Request for Question Clarification by justaskscott-ga on 11 Nov 2002 09:32 PST

For what time period do you want this information?  Would last year be sufficient?

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Clarification of Question by curiousartist-ga on 11 Nov 2002 10:42 PST

I am interested in an overview of his charitable giving, so one year
might not reflect the larger picture. Year by year is not necessary,
and it doesn't have to be a complete list. (ie.small donations might
not be included.) I am more interested in knowing what charities list
him as a major donor or contributor, and/or what charities he has
assisted consistently over a period of years.

Greetings!  Regarding the privacy of presidential tax returns, they
are considered private.  However, "since the early 1970s, however,
most presidents have chosen to release their returns publicly. In the
hope of making this information more widely available, the Tax History
Project at Tax Analysts has compiled an archive of presidential tax
returns." (http://www.taxhistory.org/Presidential/default.htm) 
Therefore, you may view the 2000 and 2001 tax information of President
George Bush, Jr. (and past presidents) at
http://www.taxhistory.org/Presidential/default.htm.  Below are news
stories which give some information on the charitable donations of
George and Laura Bush since 1998.


1998
$334,000 reported total including $150,000 to Southern Methodist
University
"The largest Bush contributions were to Methodist churches, as well as
the United Way, various foundations and medical causes, and the George
Bush Presidential Library in Texas"
http://quest.cjonline.com/stories/040400/gen_charity.shtml


1999
"Bush and his wife reported they donated $210,000 to churches and
charities in 1999. That amount included $130,000 in royalties from the
governor's book, "A Charge to Keep," which went to the Boy Scouts of
America, the Girl Scouts of America, the Boys and Girls Clubs of
America, and Girls, Inc., formerly known as the Girls Club of
America."
http://www.cnn.com/2000/ALLPOLITICS/stories/04/17/bush.taxes/

"In all, the Bushes gave $210,165, including the book royalties, to
various charities."
http://quest.cjonline.com/stories/102200/gen_1022006394.shtml


2000
"President and Mrs. Bush contributed $143,300 to churches and
charitable organizations in 2000. Of the total charitable
contributions, $75,000 represents royalties from the President?s book,
A Charge to Keep, which were donated evenly to the following
charities: the Boy Scouts of America, The Girl Scouts of America, The
Boys and Girls Clubs of America, and Girls Inc. (formerly the Girls
Club of America)."
http://www.c-span.org/executive/presidential/bush_taxr.asp
2000 Tax Return: http://www.tray.com/bushtax00.htm


2001
"President and Mrs. Bush contributed $82,700 to churches and
charitable organizations, including Tarrytown United Methodist Church,
Evergreen Chapel (Camp David Church), Southern Methodist University,
September 11th-related funds, and a variety of other charities."
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/04/20020412-6.html
2001 Tax Return: http://www.tray.com/bushtax01.htm

"Consistent with his theme of boosting faith-based charities, Bush's
philanthropy had a religious flavor last year, with money going to his
Austin, Texas, church, Tarrytown United Methodist, along with
Evergreen Chapel at Camp David, Md., and Southern Methodist University
in Dallas, Laura Bush's alma mater.  The president and first lady also
contributed to a variety of funds related to the Sept. 11 terrorist
attacks. The exact amounts and names of the funds were not made
public."
http://www.newhouse.com/archive/story1b042302.html


If you need clarification before rating my answer, please ask and I
will be happy to provide further research in this area.


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Clarification of Answer by journalist-ga on 11 Nov 2002 10:51 PST

I posted my answer a few minutes after your clarification.  Regarding
your statement "what charities he has assisted consistently over a
period of years" I did find information where he has appeared at a
charity organization's location, urged donations to a particular
charity and/or co-chaired a charity function.  Is that what you mean? 
If so, I'll be happy to post those links as well.

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Request for Answer Clarification by curiousartist-ga on 11 Nov 2002 11:19 PST

Yes, please forward the additional "information where he has appeared
at a charity organization's location, urged donations to a particular
charity and/or co-chaired a charity function." Thanks! The information
is jus what I was looking for.

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Clarification of Answer by journalist-ga on 11 Nov 2002 16:42 PST

Here are links I previously found and I also conducted new phrase
searches to assist you.

Speech at West Side Ecumenical Ministry also endorsing El Barrio
"Like you, El Barrio helps people in need - with occupational
training, job placement, and after-school tutoring. And, like you,
their calling is to spread not only the gifts of charity but the
blessings of opportunity - helping people to make their own way in the
world and to use their own gifts."
http://www.cfed.org/individual_assets/Assets_Policy/bushspeech.htm

Houston social calendar
"Barbara Bush and former President George Bush host the Barbara Bush
Foundation for Family Literacy and Barbara Bush Texas Fund for Family
Literacy's "A Celebration of Reading" at the Wortham Theater Center.
Readings from best-selling authors: Stanley Crouch, Marlin Fitzwater,
James Earl Jones, Susan Orleans and Ronan Tynan. Reception and light
supper follow. Honorary co-chairs: Laura Bush and President George W.
Bush and Lynn Cheney and Vice President Dick Cheney."
http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/story.hts/features/shodge/1371513

American Liberty project
"In a Rose Garden ceremony at the White House, President George W.
Bush unveiled the American Liberty Project. "
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2001/09/partner.html

Bush encourages online giving
"If a concerned American wants to help a neighbor in need, even though
the neighborhood might not be right next door, they can get on
libertyunites.org and find out how to help. And I urge my fellow
Americans to do so," Bush said.
http://www.redcross.org/news/ds/0109wtc/010919bush.html

Faith-based initiative
"President George W. Bush on January 29, 2001 announced the creation
of a White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.  He
announced that five branch offices would also be created in the
Departments of Justice, Housing and Urban Development, Health and
Human Services, Labor, and Education."
http://www.policyalmanac.org/government/charity_and_volunteerism.shtml

Thanks for Giving message - George and Laura Bush
http://www.whitehouse.gov/response/thanksforgiving.html

President urges support for America's charities
"And as we come into the holiday season, the Thanksgiving season, the
traditional holiday seasons of our country, we must always remember
there are people who hurt in our society.  And we will always
remember, with blessings come the responsibility to help those in
need.  And so that's why I've come to So Others Might Eat -- to
highlight the successful programs that do make a difference in
people's lives, and to thank people for their concern and care for our
fellow Americans who are in need."
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2001/11/20011120-5.html

"KidsPeace and Boys & Girls Clubs of America today announced that
Laura Bush has accepted the role of Honorary Chair for National
KidsDay®, which was created by the 120-year-old national children's
charity, KidsPeace."
http://www.kidspeace.org/laurabush.htm

"Austin Area Inter-Religious Ministries is a consortium of 130 groups
of faith, including Catholics, Muslims and Secular Humanists. Both
President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush were supporters of AAIM
projects, said Susan Wills, executive director of AAIM."

"His wife was a huge supporter," said Wills, speaking about Laura
Bush's involvement with AAIM projects and her volunteer work at the
Austin Children's Shelter. Wills was Executive Director of the
children's shelter before moving to AAIM."
http://www.mcjonline.com/news/01a/20010214d.shtml


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OTHER LINKS THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST:

Bush freezes assests of largest Muslim charity
http://www.nytimes.com/2001/12/05/international/middleeast/05PREX.html

"Non-EU Citizen of the Year, George Bush: America's Fund for Afghan
Children (www.whitehouse.gov/afac) America's Fund for Afghan Children
is a charity set up in October 2001 by the White House to help relieve
the suffering of Afghan children affected both by natural disasters
and years of armed conflict."
http://www.ev50.com/noflash/charities.asp

Bush humanitarian action
http://www.whitehouse.gov/afac/

Laura Bush speaks to UN on behalf of Afghanistan families (a
government sponsored charity action, link from site above "Bush
humanitarian action")
"We have committed at least $1.5 million to help Afghan women work and
support their families, some for the first time in years."
http://www.whitehouse.gov/firstlady/news-speeches/speeches/fl20020308.html

campaign 2000
"Already looking ahead to next week's Super Tuesday primaries, Bush
campaigned Tuesday in Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati, including
stops at a Catholic charity."
http://www.coxnews.com/2000/news/cox/030100_main.html

In regard to his DUI community service
"That year certainly is out of character with the rest of Bush Jr.'s
life. Before and after 1972, he was a rich, hard drinking playboy.
Suddenly, and only that one time in his life, he worked for a liberal
charity in an inner city ghetto. As soon as the year was over, he
resumed his previous pattern and has done no charity work since."
http://www.bushisms.com/DUI_Drugs.html

Bush charity satire
http://www.whatthenews.com/story.asp?ID=42&category=Entertainment

Bush, charity and Enron
"From there, the largesse of the company and its employees extended
well beyond George W. Bush, Texas' top elected officials and nearly
half of Congress. Their charity donations built a web of goodwill
nationwide while benefitting individuals and causes from cat shelters
to art museums, from Christian missionaries to Planned Parenthood."
http://www.pe.com/digitalextra/stories/enron22.html

Your answers were exactly the kind of information that I need for my
project. I appreciate all the different sources you so quickly
provided! Thanks!

Thank you for your rating and comments.  I am delighted that my
research is able to assist your project.  :)

I found a few more links for you that may assist in your project:

Bush Donates First $200 Million to Global AIDS Fight
http://abcnews.go.com/sections/world/DailyNews/bush010511.html

American Red Cross and Bush
"At an October 11 ceremony at the White House, which marked the one
year anniversary of the Fund, President Bush commended AFAC and
thanked the millions of children across America who sent in donations
helping to raise more than 10 million dollars for children in
Afghanistan. AFAC was initiated by President Bush and is administered
by the American Red Cross to help children in Afghanistan live safer,
healthier lives. "
http://www.redcross.org/press/intl/in_pr/021015fund.html

First Lady Laura Bush will open Texas Family Literacy Center at The
University of Texas at Austin
http://www.utexas.edu/admin/opa/news/99newsreleases/nr_199904/nr_bush990422.html

George and Laura sign portraits for a charity auction
http://depts.washington.edu/uweek/archives/2002.02.FEB_28/news_d.html