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Charitable Giving: Factors Influencing Giving in U.S. States

Abstract

Charitable giving by households in the United States is significant. More than two thirds of households self-report giving. Private giving represents more than 2% of total gross domestic product (GDP) and is a significant factor in funding the nonprofit sector. This research note documents giving across U.S. states. It adds detailed data and analysis supporting and supplementing research that identifies personal income, capital gains, religious group affiliation, age, volunteerism, and educational attainment as the main factors affecting household giving.

Journal

Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly

(2006)
vol35 no4 pages721-736

Categories

  1. Philanthropy