November 30, 2022

GivingTuesday Raises $3.1 Billion Despite Worries About Inflation and Possible Recession

The Salvation Army has received far more requests for assistance this year, but it has also secured a $1 million national matching gift from Sam’s Club.

GivingTuesday marked its 10th anniversary by raising an estimated $3.1 billion. Now a mainstay of year-end giving, the one-day event’s fundraising totals have elevated the bar year after year. Giving was up 15 percent over last year, and more than 25 percent over 2020.

Participation was up, too — rising 6 percent over last year. However, not all of the 37 million Americans who contributed gave money.