Despite overall drop, some types of charities attract more gifts during time of great need; for third year, giving exceeds $300 billion, says Giving USA Foundation. Estimated total charitable contributions from American individuals, corporations and foundations fell to $303.75 billion in 2009, down from a revised total of $315.08 billion for 2008. The 2009 drop represents a fall of 3.6 percent in current dollars. In 2009 the overall economy saw slight price deflation, which makes the adjusted change in giving year-over-year a decline of 3.2 percent.
Human services, health, international aid, and environment/animals subsectors saw increased contributions. Giving decreased to religion, education, foundations, public-society benefit organizations, and to arts, culture and humanities organizations.
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