Rhode Island Ranks Near the Bottom in Giving

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

Rhode Island has been ranked as one of the least charitable states in the U.S., ranking 42nd in the country, according to a recent study done by WalletHub. 

"The latest World Giving Index shows that Americans are some of the most generous people in the world, ranking second out of 140 countries in 2015. That year, U.S. donors gave more than $373 billion to charity, and 71 percent of that figure came directly from individuals, according to the National Philanthropic Trust," said WalletHub.
      Rhode Island ranks last in volunteering and service, but ranks 18th in charitable giving.
RI ranks 42nd behind Idaho and Massachusetts at 40 and 41, while ranking ahead of Louisiana and Florida at 43 and 44 respectively.

Utah is ranked as the most charitable state, while Arizona is ranked as the least charitable. 
Source: GOLOCALPROV.COM