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Charitable Giving Trends: A Brief OverviewCharitable Giving Trends: A Brief Overview

The Giving USA Report provides insights to help meet our clients’ situations and goals

Alexandra P. Brovey, Senior Director, Gift Planning

September 18, 2023

6 Min Read
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Americans are very generous, donating nearly half a trillion dollars in 2022.1 Although giving declined from 2020 and 2021 (the two best years on record), donors continue to support causes that are meaningful. One longstanding annual report tracks giving by source, individual income and type of asset with a focus on the “new normal” for philanthropy after the COVID-19 pandemic.2 This information can help tailor our services to our clients’ situations and goals.

Giving USA Report for 2022

The Giving USA Report is the longest running annual report that estimates charitable giving in the United States by source as well as by type of organization. Published by Giving USA Foundation, the report was first issued in 1956 by what’s now The Giving ...

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About the Author

Alexandra P. Brovey

Senior Director, Gift Planning, Northwell Health Foundation

Alexandra Pia Brovey is senior director, gift planning at Northwell Health Foundation in New Hyde Park, N.Y.