Expert Analysis of the Latest Trends in American Charitable Giving
Presented by CCS Fundraising and the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Discover the latest data on American giving from keynote speaker Dr. Una Osili, Associate Dean for Research and International Programs at the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and one of the nation’s leading experts on giving and social innovation. Dr. Osili oversees the research and publication of Giving USA and brings more than two decades of experience in philanthropy, economics, and public policy.
According to the new data released by Giving USA, individuals, bequests, foundations and corporations gave an estimated $592.50 billion to U.S. charities in 2024. Total giving grew 6.3% in current dollars, reaching a new high by that measure (3.3% when adjusted for inflation). A strong stock market and GDP growth helped fuel the increase in total giving, which was led by individual and corporate giving. All recipient subsectors saw donations increase in current dollars. When adjusted for inflation, giving to seven of the nine categories rose, while giving to foundations remained relatively flat and giving to religion decreased slightly.
Explore expert analysis of these trends and what they mean for the future of philanthropy during the panel conversation at the end of the video, moderated by Polly Breit, Executive Vice President at CCS Fundraising.
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