Studies of philanthropic giving have shown that anonymous donors typically distribute funds across a wider variety of causes than those whose donations are publicly recognized. Public donors more often concentrate gifts in causes associated with their own social or professional networks, while anonymous donors more frequently support efforts unconnected to their personal circles.
Which inference is most strongly supported by the passage?
- A
Anonymous donors give smaller total amounts than publicly recognized donors
- Bcheck_circle
The presence of public recognition can shape the distribution of charitable giving in ways that may not align purely with assessment of need
- C
The structure of charitable giving has no relationship to social context
- D
Donors who receive recognition give to identical causes as anonymous donors
Explanation
Concentrated network-related giving when public vs. wider distribution when anonymous supports A. B, C, D contradict the findings.