Donors gave U.S. charities $617 billion in 2025, according to the new Giving USA report

U.S. charities received $617 billion in donations in 2025, a 3% inflation-adjusted increase from the previous year, driven by strong stock market performance and economic growth. Bequests rose 17%, signaling potential acceleration in the Great Wealth Transfer, while all donor categories—corporations, individuals, foundations, and bequests—increased giving. Education and public-society benefit nonprofits saw the largest gains, but religious group donations declined slightly.