'Tis the season for giving! But how much do we in Rhode Island actually give to charity compared to other states?
Not much, apparently. According to a recent study by WalletHub, Rhode Islanders donate less time and money than any other state in the United States. The study analyzed a total of eight key metrics such as: volunteer rate, percentage of the population who donated time and money, and the median contribution to charity. See how Rhode Island fares compared to other states below
Source: WalletHub
Rhode Island Rankings
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Lowest Percentage of Donated Income
50. New Hampshire 49. New Jersey 48. Maine 47. Rhode Island 46. Massachusetts |
Lowest Percent of Population Who Claim Donated Time
50. Kentucky 49. Nevada 47. Rhode Island (tie) 47. Mississippi (tie) 46. Arizona |
Highest Percent of Population Who Claim Donated Money
1. Utah 2. Illinois (tie) 2. New Hampshire (tie) 4. Maryland (tie) 4. Rhode Island (tie) |
National Rankings
Source: WalletHub