Financial overview and grant giving statistics of Society for Non Profit Organizations

The global charitable giving market is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing social awareness, heightened philanthropic initiatives, and the impact of global crises such as pandemics and natural disasters. While precise market size figures for the base year (2025) were not provided, considering the substantial involvement of numerous large organizations and the widespread nature of charitable activities across diverse regions, a reasonable estimate for the 2025 market size could be placed at $1.2 trillion USD. Assuming a conservative Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5% over the forecast period (2025-2033), this market is projected to reach approximately $1.8 trillion by 2033. This growth is fueled by several key trends: the rising popularity of online donation platforms, increased corporate social responsibility initiatives, the growing influence of social media in amplifying charitable causes, and a shift towards impact investing. However, economic downturns, decreased public trust in certain organizations, and the potential for donor fatigue represent significant restraints on market expansion. The market is segmented by donation type (cash and non-cash) and application area (religion, health, education, environment, social welfare, and others), with a significant portion allocated to health and social welfare causes, particularly in developed nations. The geographical distribution of charitable giving is geographically diverse, with North America and Europe currently holding substantial market shares. However, emerging economies in Asia-Pacific and other regions are witnessing a notable surge in philanthropic activities, contributing to a more balanced global landscape in the coming years. The major players in this market include established international organizations like the United Way Worldwide, Salvation Army, and Red Cross, alongside numerous national and regional charities. The competitive landscape is characterized by both collaboration and competition, as organizations seek to maximize their impact and attract donations. The increasing focus on transparency, accountability, and measurable impact is transforming the sector, compelling organizations to adopt more data-driven approaches to fundraising and program implementation. Further research and data analysis will be needed to accurately refine these estimates and provide a more precise outlook.

Nonprofit organizations in the U.S. have turned to digital forms of fundraising in order to increase donor engagement. In 2021, online giving made up nearly ** percent of donations made to faith communities in the U.S., and more than ** percent of animal welfare organizations. Other subsectors did not receive as many online donations that year. Higher education, for example, only received *** percent of its donations digitally.

Recent years have seen a dramatic rise in donor-advised funds (DAFs). Though housed in public charities, DAFs are often characterized as de facto private foundations due to the deference sponsors typically give to donors’ wishes. The consequence has been frequent calls to institute DAF grant disbursement requirements and other restrictions akin to those on foundations. Despite their growing importance, we know little about what distinguishes different DAF sponsoring organizations beyond a commonly used three-type split between community foundations, national sponsors, and single-issue sponsors. To better understand variation in behavior across DAF sponsoring organizations – which may, in turn, be driven by the donors they attract – we develop a proxy measure of the priorities they display in the language they use on their websites. The measure seeks to identify the extent to which a sponsor emphasizes achieving charitable objectives versus providing extrinsic benefits to donors. In addi..., Data collected consists of elements from: IRS Nonprofit 990 Database; NCCS Exempt Organizations Business Master File; website search Data processing and analysis described in the README file, , # Charitable Objectives or Donor Benefits? What Sponsor Language Reveals about Donor-Advised Fund Priorities and Resource Flows

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1. DOWNLOAD RAW NONPROFIT RETURNS FROM IRS

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Outputs: Individual XML files of nonprofit annual 990 returns

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Financial overview and grant giving statistics of Davis Charitable Foundation A New Jersey Non Profit Corporation

Synthetic Sales and Donor Data for Nonprofits: Analyze Revenue, Donor Behavior, and Sales Stages to Uncover Insights into Nonprofit Fundraising Effectiveness

This dataset provides a comprehensive look into the sales and donor management aspects of nonprofit organizations. Crafted with synthetic data, it allows you to simulate real-world scenarios and challenges faced by nonprofits in generating revenue and managing donor relationships. The dataset features a variety of metrics, including estimated opportunity revenue, outcome stages, unique opportunity IDs, and regional information. Moreover, it delves deep into donor behavior, categorizing donors based on their annual revenue, type, and past interactions with the organization. With columns that capture various time-related metrics, such as elapsed days in a sales stage and the number of stage changes, you can also explore the pace and efficiency of the sales process.

Ideal for data scientists, researchers, and business analysts, this dataset offers a rich playground for exploring machine learning models in classification, regression, and clustering. Whether you're interested in predicting the outcome of an opportunity, segmenting donors for targeted fundraising, or identifying bottlenecks in the sales process, this dataset has got you covered. It includes coded results for easier binary classification tasks, as well as raw stages for more detailed analyses. From developing predictive algorithms to performing exploratory data analysis, the applications are manifold. Use it to sharpen your data science skills, drive academic research, or gain actionable insights into the complex world of nonprofit fundraising and sales.

This statistic shows the 20 largest charities in the United States as ranked by their total amount of revenue in 2024. Lutheran Services in America was by far the largest charity, with total revenue of 26.3 billion U.S. dollars for that year.

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