"Most schools, if they see an active donor coming their way, will become a lot less interested."

Pamplin is an active donor to numerous colleges, universities and scholarship programs.

Japan, which has been an active donor of aid, has close ties with the country.

He was also an active donor to Jewish institutions.

"The first thing that triggers in the system is being an active donor," Tolokan said.

The milk producers, who include some active political donors, are also presenting the issue as a matter of fairness.

The Institute has 12 active donors and 30 who are being evaluated.

Dr. Sauer said he has 35 active donors whom he found without advertising.

Nationwide, 58 percent of those surveyed donated money, with those age 35 to 54 being the most active donors.

Called "Lifters," these online activists come from around the world, with the large majority being active donors to Children International.