Donors gave U.S. charities $617 billion in 2025, according to Giving USA report (opens original article in a new tab)

U.S. charitable donations reached $617 billion in 2025, with bequests rising sharply and most causes seeing increased support, though foundation giving declined significantly.

• Donors gave U.S. charities $617 billion in 2025, a 3% increase from the previous year.
• Bequests rose 17%, signaling potential early stages of the Great Wealth Transfer from baby boomers.
• Giving to most causes increased, but corporate giving rose only 0.5% and foundation giving dropped 18.3%.