Giving
Donor-advised funds have more money than ever – and direct more of it to politically active charities
Donor-advised funds have more money than ever – and direct more of it to politically active charities Donor-advised funds (DAFs) have experienced significant growth, with nearly $90 billion given to them in 2024, up from $20 billion a decade earlier. DAF donors are more likely to fund politically engaged charities than direct donations, with 6% […]
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Charitable giving grew to $593B in 2024, propelled by a strengthening US economy and a booming stock market
Charitable giving grew to $593B in 2024, propelled by a strengthening US economy and a booming stock market Charitable giving in the US reached $593 billion in 2024, a 3.3% increase from the previous year and the second-highest level on record after adjusting for inflation. The growth in charitable giving was driven by a strengthening […]
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Outsourcing cost of ‘impact’ data could mean 13% more bang for every charitable buck
Outsourcing cost of ‘impact’ data could mean 13% more bang for every charitable buck Charitable donors often make gifts without knowing which organizations are delivering the biggest impact, potentially wasting their money. A study found that when donors pay for information about a charity’s impact per dollar, they are more likely to direct their gifts […]
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