In 2022, the majority of affluent American households gave to causes supporting basic needs. Religious and spiritual causes as well as healthcare and medical research were the other top areas for philanthropic giving by affluent individuals. Meanwhile, international aid and pandemic prevention and readiness causes received the least amount of philanthropic support from affluent Americans.
Philanthropic giving from affluent households in the United States in 2022, by sector
Characteristic
Proportion of affluent households who give to each sector
Basic needs are defined as essentials needed for daily life, such as food, clothing, and shelter.
The source defines affluent individuals as anyone residing in the United States with an annual income of $200,000 or more or whose total assets were $1,000,000 or more during 2022.
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Bank of America. (October 3, 2023). Philanthropic giving from affluent households in the United States in 2022, by sector [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 03, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1446378/affluent-philanthropic-giving-by-sector-us/
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