From Los Angeles Business Journal · Monee Fields-White · · 40s
Philanthropy Hits High
U.S. charitable giving reaches $617.2 billion as foundations lead growth.
In brief
U.S. charitable giving reaches $617.2 billion as foundations lead growth. U.S. charitable giving rose 5.7% to $617.2 billion in 2025, with foundations contributing $117.15 billion. Originally reported by Los Angeles Business Journal.
U.S. Philanthropy Hits New High
U.S. charitable giving rose 5.7% to $617.2 billion in 2025, topping $600 billion for the first time.
Foundations Drive Growth
Foundations contributed $117.15 billion, nearly a fifth of all charitable dollars, rising 5.7% in current dollars.
Key Giving Sources
Individual giving rose 4.1% to $394.2 billion, while bequests jumped 19.7% to $62.19 billion.
Local Philanthropy Focus
California Community Foundation president Miguel Santana discussed L.A. philanthropy trends and future challenges.
Here's the gist
U.S. charitable giving rose 5.7% to $617.2 billion in 2025, with foundations contributing $117.15 billion.
