Americans made $3.6 billion in charitable donations this week — a double-digit increase of 16% from Giving Tuesday 2023’s total of $3.1 billion, according to The GivingTuesday Data Commons, the group ...

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New tax deduction rules may increase the number of donor households in the U.S. — but could also reduce overall charitable giving.

‘Tis the season … to be generous, of course, with the bonus of tax efficiency. As the sun sets on 2025, now is the perfect time for financial advisors to instigate conversations with clients about ...

Millions displaced by global conflicts. Communities reeling from unseasonably strong natural disasters. Lives upended due to healthcare inequalities. In the middle of these crises are established ...

Starting in 2026, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will impose a 0.5% AGI floor on deductible charitable contributions for itemizers and cap deductions at 35% for top earners. A new above-the-line ...

Many investors care deeply about giving back to their communities, and they often do so through traditional monetary gifts. While cash can be an easy and convenient vehicle to support your favorite ...

The economic case for charitable giving relies on data. In the halls of Congress, lawmakers and their staff want to know how many dollars are going to charity and how to incentivize more, then how ...

U.S. charitable giving increased 3.3% to US$593 billion in 2024, lifted by the strength of the economy. The annual report from the Giving USA Foundation, produced in partnership with the Indiana ...

The percentage of U.S. households giving to charity has declined steadily over the past two decades, a pullback recorded among families of all major racial and ethnic backgrounds, according to data ...