/ Source: msnbc.com
Despite an economic recession, America's wealthiest individuals gave record amounts to charity last year.
At least 16 individuals made gifts of $100 million or more in 2008, The Chronicle of Philanthropy reports. That's more people than ever have done so in the 12 years that The Chronicle has been keeping such a tally.
Below is a list of the top 10 gifts of 2008. (For more details and a complete list of donors, visit The Chronicle.)