As children, we are all taught that it’s better to give than
to receive. Of course, what we do with this teaching and how true we take it to
be varies from person to person.
It would seem, however, that most people in the United
States take this teaching to heart since America consistently ranks as the
second most giving country in the world.
With that said, though, some states are more giving than
others.
The District of Columbia
As of 2017, the most giving state in the nation is also our
country’s capitol, Washington, D.C. The state has more non-profits than any
other, as well as more volunteers giving more time than anywhere else in the
nation. On average, a Washington, D.C. resident will donate more than $1,400
per year to reputable charities.
Wyoming
Wyoming is yet another very charitable state. Like
Washington, D.C., it has a large number of non-profit organizations. Plus, the
average Wyoming resident gives a little under $1,000 to charity each year.
Utah
Apparently, your state’s name doesn’t have to start with a
“W” to be considered super-charitable, but it does need to start with a letter
near the end of the alphabet. We say that in jest because Utah is also one of
the nation’s most generous states, with over 43% of residents regularly
volunteering. On top of that metric, the average Utahan will donate $1,200 to
charity each year.
Other States
These three are, of course, not the only states where
charitable giving is high. Other very giving states include:
l Minnesota
l Nebraska
l South
Dakota
l Oregon
l Virginia
l Connecticut
l Washington
Whether you happen to be from one of these states or not,
giving is still a smart thing to do, especially since you can deduct many
charitable donations from your taxes. No matter where you live, you can learn
more about this opportunity to give and save at the same time by contacting a
qualified tax professional.
