Giving USA, Generations and Giving
A Literature Review on Philanthropic Trends Across Generations
December 14, 2025
Giving USA has published a Special Report titled Generations and Giving: A Literature Review on Philanthropic Trends Across Generations (purchase required). Here is the description:
A seismic shift is already underway. Over $100 trillion in wealth is changing hands — and with it, the very meaning of generosity. Our upcoming Giving by Generation report uncovers how Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z are redefining what it means to give, volunteer, and make change.
From donor-advised funds to TikTok-driven fundraisers, from estate plans to activism — this report reveals the emerging patterns behind today’s giving landscape.
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