November 14, 2002

How Americans Support Charities

Nearly 70 percent of all American households that donated in 2000 gave to religious organizations, according to a report released this month by Independent Sector, a coalition of charities and foundations. The average contribution to such groups was $1,358.

The report, providing details on giving and volunteering trends in America, expands on preliminary findings released by Independent Sector last year (The Chronicle, November

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