Gen Z and millennials are donating less to charity than Boomers—and it could worsen America’s ‘generosity crisis’

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Fears of a "generosity crisis” have dogged nonprofit fundraisers for much of this century.

Adults under age 45 were more likely than older adults to say that “people like them” have only a little responsibility or no responsibility at all to help people in the U.S.who are in need.

Florida resident Daniel Valdes said he donates whenever he has enough funds because “it's just goodwill to help the disadvantaged.” He reported giving between $101 and $500 over the past year — including tithes while attending services at a local Catholic church.“So, I feel I know where my contributions go," said Valdes, 50.

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Author / Journalist: James Pollard, Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, The Associated Press

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: United States

Topics: Philanthropy Charity Gen Z Global Economy Baby boomers Millennials

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Published On: 2025-04-22 @ 18:07:22 (14 hours ago)

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