Giving in America:

•  Nearly nine in ten (89%) American families give charitable contributions

•  Get ‘em while they're young—those who volunteered as youth and whose parents volunteered grow up to be the most generous adults

Source: www.allaboutgiving.org – People over 50 are almost twice as likely to give to charity as those under 30

Fund Facts

These important findings will help take some of the guesswork out of your fundraising efforts. We'll be updating it regularly, so be sure to check back often to find the latest tips and trends.

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Source: Independent Sector http://www.independentsector.org

Regional Patterns in American Giving and Volunteering, Feb 24, 2004

• Northeast — Families with volunteers and those that attend religious services are the biggest contributors.
  

• South — Weekly attendance at religious services boosts contributions by 143%.
  

• Midwest — Married couples give 124% more than singles. Other big givers are those that started volunteering in their youth.
  

• West — Homeowners give 174% more than non-homeowners.