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Giving USA released its much-anticipated annual report this week. If you were hoping for a story with clear plot points, then this won’t be the most enjoyable read.
Josh Birkholz, chairman of the foundation, said, “I go back and forth on whether it’s encouraging or discouraging. There was a 20 to 25% decline in the stock market and an 8% inflation rate, but Americans still gave nearly a half trillion dollars.”
So numbers may be down, but not as far as one could expect. Even if it’s a difficult moment — to say the least — Americans are showing they are committed to their communities and causes.
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Modelo passed Bud Light as the highest-selling beer in the country. Even though Modelo tastes better, this story isn’t really about Americans developing taste.
As we mentioned above, Giving USA dropped its 2023 report. During the last 40 years, charitable giving has dropped only three times. Bad news: 2022 was one of those years.
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