Explore this on-demand video presented by CCS Fundraising in partnership with the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, which reveals and discusses the key findings from Giving USA 2025: The Annual Report on Philanthropy.

Discover the latest data on American giving from keynote speaker Dr. Una Osili, Associate Dean for Research and International Programs at the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and one of the nation’s leading experts on giving and social innovation. Dr. Osili oversees the research and publication of Giving USA and brings more than two decades of experience in philanthropy, economics, and public policy.

According to the new data released by Giving USA, individuals, bequests, foundations and corporations gave an estimated $592.50 billion to U.S. charities in 2024. Total giving grew 6.3% in current dollars, reaching a new high by that measure (3.3% when adjusted for inflation). A strong stock market and GDP growth helped fuel the increase in total giving, which was led by individual and corporate giving. All recipient subsectors saw donations increase in current dollars. When adjusted for inflation, giving to seven of the nine categories rose, while giving to foundations remained relatively flat and giving to religion decreased slightly.

Explore expert analysis of these trends and what they mean for the future of philanthropy during the panel conversation at the end of the video, moderated by Polly Breit, Executive Vice President at CCS Fundraising.

PRESENTED BY

Dr. Una Osili

Dr. Una Osili

Associate Dean for Research

IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Emily Church

Emily Church

Chief Impact Officer

Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute
Tim McMahon

Tim McMahon

Vice President, University Advancement

Marquette University
Eric Javier

Eric Javier

Principal & Managing Director

Polly Breit

Polly Breit

Executive Vice President

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