In the past ten years in the United States, has business contributed
more to philanthropy or have individuals and families? What is the
difference in overall contributions? I am seeking real numbers with
figures and graphs for a powerpoint presentation due tomorrow. Please
respond ASAP.

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Clarification of Question by nonprofitstuff-ga on 08 May 2006 07:07 PDT

I only want to know how much businesses and individuals/families
contribute to nonprofit philanthropies monentarily per year. Has there
been a trend in the past ten years towards business donating more? No
trend?

nonprofitstuff-ga,

The statistics on giving available from the Kauffman Foundation should
answer all your questions and provide a source for graphics for your
presentation:


http://givingback.kauffman.org/cwp/appmanager/givingBack/givingBackDesktop?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=givingBack_givingStatistics
Giving Statistics


In brief, individuals collectively contribute far more than
corporations ($179 billion vs $13 billion), and dominate all
statistics on giving.


As for trends, the chart on "Corporate Giving as a Percentage of
Pretax Profits, 1963 - 2003" shows that corporate giving peaked in the
1980's (as a percentage of corporate income) and has dropped in recent
years, though it is higher than averages in the 1970's.

I trust this information fully answers your question, but if there's
anything else you need, just let me know by posting a Request for
Clarification.

Cheers,

pafalafa-ga


search strategy -- Google search on [ statistics giving ]

Very relevant. Great work on finding graphics and facts.

Wow! Those are some interesting, eye-opening statistics! 

Sincerely,
Boquinha-ga