Giving and Volunteering Research Clearinghouse

Giving and Volunteering by State

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Prima County Volunteering    
This report examines the volunteering trends of Prima County. 
Source:  Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Management, Arizona State University, 2002

ARKANSAS

Economic Impact of Arkansas Volunteers
This annual survey documents the economic impact of seven categories of volunteers. 
Source: Arkansas Department of Human Services - Department of Volunteerism and The University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2002 

CALIFORNIA

Giving and Volunteering in California
This survey examines charitable giving and volunteering patterns in California. The report also surveys charitable activities of three major ethnic groups: African-Americans, Hispanics and Latinos, and Asian-Pacific Islanders in Alameda County. 
Source: Institute for Nonprofit Organization Management, University of San Francisco, 2000

Patterns of Giving: A Preliminary Study of Ethnic, Political, Religious Differences Among Donors in Orange Country (CA)
This paper addresses the problem of estimating and characterizing the scope of philanthropy and volunteerism at the county level.
Source: Gianneschi Center for Nonprofit Research, 2001

San Diego County Philanthropy Survey                                                                                    This study examines philanthropic behavior in San Diego.
Source: San Diego Grantmakers, 2000

Second Annual Los Angeles County Giving and Volunteering Survey
This study reports on giving and volunteering trends in Los Angeles.                                     Source: California Community Foundation, 1998

Valley Gives Back in Many Ways
This report examines charitable behavior, feelings about the community, and outlook for the future. 
Source: Community Foundation Silicon Valley in San Jose, 2002

What California Donors Want: In Their Own Voices
This study examines the goals, motivations, and challenges of leading California donors. 
Source: National Center for Family Philanthropy, 2004

COLORADO

Colorado Nonprofit Report
This report is an analysis of Colorado's nonprofit sector using IRS data from 2001. 
Source: Colorado Association of Nonprofit Organizations and National Council of Nonprofit Associations, 2002

Giving and Volunteering in Metro Denver
This study provides an assessment of community giving among residents of the Denver metropolitan area.
Source: The Denver Foundation, 2000

CONNECTICUT

Giving in Connecticut  
This study profiles giving and philanthropy in Connecticut. 
Source: Connecticut Council for Philanthropy, 2001

DELAWARE

Delaware State Member Survey
The survey explores member interests and motivations to volunteer for AARP in their state. 
Source: AARP, 2001 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

A Region of Givers: The Report on Philanthropy in the Greater Washington, DC Region
This report reflects the new funding environment and the impact it has had on local grantmaking.
Source: Washington Regional Association of Grant makers, 2003

FLORIDA

Philanthropy in the Sunshine State: A Comprehensive Look at Florida's Grantmaking Foundations and Donors
This report presents a comprehensive look at Florida foundations and individual donors - what they they are, what they do, and the scope and focus of their charitable activity.
Source: Florida Philanthropic Network, 2003

South Florida Gives: The State of Philanthropy in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties
This study gives an overview on the state of philanthropy in specific counties in Florida.          Source: Donors Forum of South Florida, 2001

GEORGIA

The Power of One: 2001 Report on Personal Giving in Greater Atlanta
This study collects baseline data on individual giving patterns in the twenty-two county Atlanta region.
Source: The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University, 2001

Snapshots: Georgia’s Nonprofit Sector
This report summarizes data on Georgia's nonprofits and illustrates the significant role this sector plays. 
Source: The Georgia Center for Nonprofits, 2000 

Tracking Trends: Giving, Volunteering and Trust in Metro Atlanta
This survey provides new insights on the giving patterns, motivations, and attitudes of donors in the Atlanta community.
Source: The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University, 2003

HAWAII

Hawaii Giving Study
This study examines charitable giving patterns among Hawaii residents. 
Source: Hawaii Community Foundation, 2002

ILLINOIS

Giving in Illinois
This report examines grantmaking trends in the state with data drawn from more than 2,500 Illinois foundations that made $1.64 billion in grants. 
Source: Donors Forum of Chicago, 2003

Illinois Nonprofits: A Profile of Charities and Advocacy Organizations
The findings include information about basic characteristics, management challenges and advocacy activities of nonprofits.
Source: Donors Forum of Chicago, The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, and The School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University, 2003

In Perspective
This report offers evidence on how the economic downturn, and the subsequent drop in giving from many sources has affected the nonprofit sector. 
Source: Donors Forum of Chicago, 2003

A Portrait of the Nonprofit Sector in Illinois
This report shows that the growing nonprofit sector has a vital influence on the state's economy. 
Source: Donors Forum of Chicago and the Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy at The Urban Institute, 2003

INDIANA

Indiana Nonprofits: Scope and Community Dimensions - Nonprofit Survey Series #2
The Indiana Nonprofit Sector: A Profile
This report contains baseline information about the Indiana nonprofit sector, its composition and structure, its contributions to Indiana, some of the challenges it is facing, and how these features vary across Indiana communities.
Source: The Center on Philanthropy and The School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University, 2004

Measurement of Volunteering: A Methodological Study Using Indiana as a Test Case
Source: Patrick Rooney, Kathryn S. Steinberg, and William Chin. Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, Vol. 31, No. 4, 2002 

Indiana Gives
This study examines giving and volunteering behavior in Indiana.
Source: The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, 2000 

KENTUCKY

Challenges for the New Century
This report examines the trends that are likely to influence the future of Kentucky.
Source: Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center, 2000

Civil Society in Kentucky
This report measures the strength of civil society in Kentucky and examines how it is affected by leadership training, government, and financing.
Source: Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center, 1998 

Visioning Kentucky's Future: Measures and Milestones
This report includes the results of a statewide opinion poll that gauged citizen assessment of progress in Kentucky.
Source: Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center, 2002

MAINE

Measures of Philanthropy: A Study of Individual, Foundation, and Corporate Giving in the State of Maine
This study reports on charitable dollars in Maine.
Source: Maine Philanthropy Center, 2001 

MARYLAND

The State of Giving in Maryland
This study reports on individual, foundation, and corporate giving trends and challenges in Maryland..
Source: The Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers and the Baltimore Giving Project, 2002

MASSACHUSETTS

The Boston Area Diary Study and the Moral Citizenship of Care
This paper describes the theoretical foundations, empirical findings, and practical implications of moral citizenship or moral economy of care. 
Source: Boston College Social Welfare Research Institute, 2002

By Their Fruits, Shall We Know Them?: Comparing Philosophy of Giving to Actual Behavior
This study compares respondents' answers to four open-ended questions about their philosophy of giving with their actual contributions of time and money. 
Source: Boston College Social Welfare Research Institute, 1998

MICHIGAN

Michigan Giving and Volunteering
This report highlights giving and volunteering practices and philosophies of Michigan citizens. 
Source: The Michigan Community Service Commission, ConnectMichigan Alliance, Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Association of United Ways, and Michigan Nonprofit Association, 2002

Public Support of the Nonprofit Community in Michigan
This paper documents the extent to which Michigan residents contribute to charitable organizations.
Source: Institute for Public Policy and Social Research, Michigan State University, 1997

State of the Survey: Helping Others: A Profile of Michigan Volunteers
This paper identifies those Michiganians who do volunteer, as well as the main reasons why individuals say they do not volunteer, and the relationship between contributing time and contributing money to charitable organizations.
Source: Institute for Public Policy and Social Research, Michigan State University, 1997

MINNESOTA

Giving in Minnesota 
This report examines charitable giving in Minnesota. 
Source: Minnesota Council on Foundations, 2003

MISSOURI

Annual Kauffman Teen Survey
The Kauffman Teen Survey examines teen opinions, activities and concerns about their expectations for the future, health and safety, and relationships with adults. 
Source: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, 2002 

Building a Healthy Community Through Nonprofit Service: A Snapshot of the Kansas City Nonprofit Community 
This report seeks to minimize the discrepancies in data sources associated with nonprofit sector research and to articulate a descriptive account of the nonprofit sector in the Kansas City metropolitan statistical area. 
Source: Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2002

2003 Kansas City Nonprofit Sector at a Glance
This report examines the size and scope of the nonprofit sector in Kansas City. 
Source: Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2003

Report on Charitable Giving in Kansas City
This report is designed to highlight giving in Kansas City. 
Source: The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, 2001

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Charitable Giving and Volunteering in New Hampshire
This report examines charitable giving in New Hampshire.
Source: New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, 2003

Patterns of Charitable Giving in New Hampshire
This report is an analysis of charitable giving by town. 
Source: New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, 2003

NEW JERSEY

New Jersey Gives: A Report on the State of Philanthropy in New Jersey
This reports examines philanthropic activity in New Jersey.
Source: Council of New Jersey Grantmakers, 2001

NEW YORK

Hispanic New Yorkers on Nueva York Ninth Annual Survey: Latinos and Giving
This paper examines charitable giving among Hispanic New Yorkers. 
Source: Hispanic Federation, 2001

OHIO

Ohio: The State of Philanthropy 2003
This is a periodic report on the charitable gifts made by foundations, companies, and individuals across the state of Ohio. 
Source: The Ohio Grantmakers Forum, 2003

Volunteerism in Ohio Central Cities and Surrounding Communities: Frequency, Potential, and Demographics
This study focuses on volunteerism trends in Ohio.
Source: The Ohio State University, 1998

OREGON

Giving in Oregon: 2003 Report on Philanthropy 
This report looks at charitable giving in Oregon.
Source: The Oregon Community Foundation's Giving in Oregon Council, 2003

PENNSYLVANIA

Giving in Pennsylvania: A Report on the State's Philanthropy
This report focuses on organized philanthropy, the making of grants by independent, corporate, community and operating foundations. The report also profiles corporate and individual giving.
Source: Community Foundations for Pennsylvania, Delaware Valley Grantmakers, Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania, and LaSalle Nonprofit Center, 2001

RHODE ISLAND

Rhode Island's Non-Profit Sector: More than Charity
This report examines the nonprofit sector in Rhode Island.
Source: National Center for Charitable Statistics, The Urban Institute and Center for Civil Society Studies, Johns Hopkins University, 2001

The State of Volunteerism in Rhode Island
This report provides a snapshot of volunteerism in the state of Rhode Island.
Source: The Rhode Island Foundation, 2001

TENNESSEE

Giving Memphis 2003
This report examines charitable behavior in Memphis.
Source: Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, 2003

TEXAS

Environmental Scan of Volunteerism in Texas
This study examines the scope of volunteerism in Texas.
Source: The RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service, The University of Texas, 2001

Investing in Volunteerism: The Impact of Service Initiatives in Selected Texas State Agencies
This study is an analysis of the volunteer service and community engagement efforts of eighteen selected state agencies and organizations. 
Source: The RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service, The University of Texas, 2002

Volunteerism and Youth: Survey of Student Volunteerism at The University of Texas
This study examines the extent and characteristics of undergraduate student volunteerism at the University of Texas at Austin. 
Source: The RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service, The University of Texas, 2002

WISCONSIN

Report Card on Charitable Giving In Metro Milwaukee
This report looks at the greater Milwaukee area giving trends and compares them to national trends.
Source: Greater Milwaukee Foundation, 2003

Wisconsin Giving
This is an overview of Wisconsin's charitable giving. 
Source: Donors Forum of Wisconsin, 2003

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