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The 20 most charitable states in America

ByEditorial Staff
June 3, 2024 5:30 AM
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In 2022, Americans gave nearly $500 billion to charity, with 64% of the funds coming directly from individuals, according to the National Philanthropic Trust. In addition to monetary donations, Americans also contributed their time, serving a combined total of 4.1 billion volunteer hours per year, the equivalent of $122.9 billion of service.

WalletHub recently ranked the most charitable states in America, rating factors such as "volunteering & service" and "charitable giving" to determine a total score and ranking.

The top state on this list had a total score of 69.65 out of 100 and ranked fourth in volunteering and service, as well as fifth in charitable giving.

Read more about the most charitable states in America below.

Source: WalletHub

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New Hampshire ranked 20th with a total score of 57.96.
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Georgia ranked 19th with a total score of 58.01.
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Nebraska ranked 18th with a total score of 58.06.
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Connecticut ranked 17th with a total score of 58.22.
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Missouri ranked 16th with a total score of 58.24.
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Washington ranked 15th with a total score of 58.38.
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Illinois ranked 14th with a total score of 60.03.
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Colorado ranked 13th with a total score of 60.04.
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North Dakota ranked 12th with a total score of 60.44.
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Virginia ranked 11th with a total score of 60.75.
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Ohio ranked 10th with a total score of 60.76.
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South Dakota ranked 9th with a total score of 61.58.
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Oregon ranked 8th with a total score of 62.19.
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Pennsylvania ranked 7th with a total score of 62.46.
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Delaware ranked 6th with a total score of 63.86.
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Maine ranked 5th with a total score of 65.12.
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Maryland ranked 4th with a total score of 66.05.
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Minnesota ranked 3rd with a total score of 67.66.
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Wyoming ranked 2nd with a total score of 69.21.
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Utah ranked 1st with a total score of 69.65.
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