Charitable USA

The civic society or charities in the USA is whopping USD1 trillion a year industry. Giving money to the charities, the arts and other societies is a big thing in the US. This includes donations to political parties. Obama just raised USD25 million in 3 months for this campaign, including USD 7 million coming from individuals via the Internet.

All in all, individuals and families contribute up to USD200 million annually.

After hearing the numbers from the Pew Charitable Trust, I could understand how they can have such an expensive office with a breath taking view of Philadelphia (see picture)

On the volunteer side, many corporations get their staff to volunteer in such charities. Why ?



A study had some findings to share:-

• 51% of mid and upper managment learned how to manage in such scarce resources


• 49% said they utilized the art cultuer as an entertainment value for friends and family


• 74% said of volunteers felt good by giving back to the community.


• Increase in leadership, team managment and networking among the volunteers.

It was indeed an intresting presentation. A past USA fellow who works for the state education board said that she utilizes such charities to overcome certain administrative hurdles.

However, eventhough a lot has been given there is still many schools without proper teachers and faciliaties.

Maybe they should save the USD240k a minute they are spending on Iraq to save their schools.

Instead of Bullets invest in Books.