Variable description | Survey | |
Frequency (%) | ||
Donate regularly to charities (n = 1201) |
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Yes | 54 | |
No | 46 | |
Reason for donating to charities (n = 652) |
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I believe giving ultimately benefits the charities and people that they serve. | 81 | |
I feel compelled by family and friends who also give to charities. | 6 | |
Another organization, church, or business I am involved with encourages me to give to charity. | 9 | |
Other | 4 | |
Types of charities given to (n = 652 people; 2050 total responses for domestic and 530 for international) | Domestic | International |
Church or religious organizations | 20 | 14 |
Environmental | 9 | 12 |
Animal-welfare | 12 | 12 |
Human health | 14 | 17 |
Adult and/or child welfare | 14 | 16 |
Educational | 10 | 11 |
Food pantry | 16 | 10 |
Other | 5 | 7 |