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Donors gave U.S. charities $617 billion in 2025, according to the new Giving USA report
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Rasheeda Childress Of The Chronicle Of Philanthropy, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 23, 2026
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Key takeaway The total amount donated was $617 billion in 2025, which represents a 3% increase from the previous year when adjusted for inflation.
Philanthropic donations in the US saw an increase despite economic uncertainty and political turbulence. A recent report found that donors gave a significant amount to charities. The total amount donated was $617 billion in 2025, which represents a 3% increase from the previous year when adjusted for inflation.
Further details on this trend can be found in the Giving USA report, which provides an annual overview of American giving, though specifics on local San Antonio charitable donations are not provided in the available information.
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Category: business Published: June 23, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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