In 2010 contributions fell short of the previous year's fund-raising total.

Political contributions also do not fall under the gift-tax rules.

Total contributions fell in each of the last two years.

Corporate contributions, adjusted for inflation, have fallen by 7 percent since 1985, to $4.8 billion in 1988.

But France's initial contribution has fallen far short of the 2,500 to 4,000 soldiers that it had been expected to offer.

Individual contributions fell sharply in the recession of the early 1980s.

All contributions made after 1 July 1999 fall into this category.

The corporation's budget officials said the city's direct contribution would fall from $377 million to $116 million.

But the proposed contribution falls far short of some cost estimates.

But even if that view prevails, Washington's contribution will fall short.