Individual Giving

• $5.28 billion given by individuals
• < 1 percent increase over prior year
• $3,529 average charitable contribution
• 1.9 percent giving as percent of Adjusted Gross Income
• $808 million through bequests

Foundation Facts

• 3,244 Ohio foundations
• $18.87 billion Ohio foundation assets
• 8.2 percent increase in assets
• $1.29 billion Ohio grantmaking
• 14.2 percent increase in giving
• $113 foundation giving per capita

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