Donors
Charitable Statistics
1. US Historical – Growth in Itemized Charitable Contributions
(From IRS Form 1040 - 1998-2003)
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1998 - $107.4 billion
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1999 - $122.7 billion
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2000 - $136.7 billion
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2001 - $137.8 billion
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2002 - $139.8 billion
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2003 - $143.5 billion
2. Growth in 501(c)(3) Public Charities (1996-2004)
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#1996
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#2004
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% Increase
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2004 Assets
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2004 Public Support
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United States
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535,888
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822,817
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+53.5%
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$2.5 trillion
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$210 billion
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North Dakota
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2,186
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2,747
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+25.7%
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$3 billion
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$303 million
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Minnesota
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11,834
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17,859
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+50.9%
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$36 billion
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$3.9 billion
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(Source: The Urban Institute)
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