National Philanthropic Trust comments on 2013 giving USA report on philanthropy: Superstorm Sandy made a significant impact on human services giving category ($40.40 billion; 3.8 percent overall increase). In the last two months of 2012, an estimated $223 million was given to support organizations working on Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. For 2013, Giving USA estimates $100 million in additional Sandy-related donations.
“Historically, giving is a lagging indicator of the economy,” said Heisman. “The positive data in Giving USA’s report indicates Americans may be feeling more confident about the global economy.”
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