Sarah Ford | August 20, 2012

Just How Vast is America’s Generosity Divide?

  • Who is more generous, low-income, middle-income or wealthy households?
  • Are religious individuals more generous than non-religious individuals?
  • Does being a resident of a red state versus a blue state depict your level of generosity?
  • How about tax incentives – do special tax benefits to charity donors actually make a significant difference?

According to a new Chronicle of Philanthropy study that charts giving patterns in every state, city, and ZIP code, the generosity divide is vast.  Click here to read about key findings and see how giving differs from place-to-place in the United States.

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