# Philanthropy Hits High

> U.S. charitable giving reaches $617.2 billion as foundations lead growth.
- Title: Philanthropy Hits High · Los Angeles Business Journal
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: philanthropy, u.s. charitable giving, foundations, charitable giving, lilly family school, giving usa, california community foundation, ahmanson foundation, broad foundation, business, local, Hits
- Source: Los Angeles Business Journal — https://labusinessjournal.com/special-reports/philanthropy-generosity-hits-high
- Author: Monee Fields-White
- Published: 2026-10-05T07:45:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: philanthropy, u.s. charitable giving, foundations, charitable giving, lilly family school, giving usa, california community foundation, ahmanson foundation, broad foundation, business, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

U.S. charitable giving rose 5.7% to $617.2 billion in 2025, with foundations contributing $117.15 billion.