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Charity & Generosity

Giving, service, and the institutions that channel them.

Data ReportJune 27, 2026

Where in America Does Giving Run Deepest?

Measured as a share of income, US charitable giving runs deepest in a band of metros. Where are they, and why does religion shape the map?

ExplainerJune 24, 2026

How Do Researchers Separate Giving From Income?

Raw giving rates rise with wealth, so how do researchers tell generosity apart from income? A plain explainer on the partial correlation and why it matters.

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