Variable description

Survey

Frequency (%)

Donate regularly to charities (n = 1201)

Yes

54

No

46

Reason for donating to charities (n = 652)

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