Take the Quiz
Test your knowledge on the charitable habits of Americans.
| 1. What percentage of households earning under $10,000 a year, far below the poverty line, give to charity? |
a. none they are too poor b. less than 1% c. close to 5% |
| 2. How much does the average U.S. household donate each year? |
a. $80 b. $760 c. $1,620 |
| 3. Who gives more…? |
a. Individuals b. Foundations c. Corporations |
| 4. Which celebrity gave a gift of designer shoes to a store employee, not because they needed charity, just because of the joy of giving? |
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a. Oprah b. Renee Zellweger c. George Clooney d. Angelina Jolie |
| 5. How many Americans volunteer each year? |
a. under a million b. 25 million c. over 50 million |
| 6. What day is internationally recognized for volunteering? |
a. December 5 b. September 22 c. March 8 |
| 7. What percentage of households with income under 100,000 give to charities? |
a. 100% b. 82% c. 65% b. 22% |
| 8. Which category receives the most contributions? |
a. Religious organizations b. Education c. Environment and Animals |
| 9. What percentage of Americans contribute annually to at least one charity? |
a. Every American contributes to charity b. 70% to 80% c. 40% to 60% c. 25% |
| 10. What percentage of their income, does the average American donate to charity? |
a. More than 50% b. Close to 13% c. Just over 3% |
| 11. Which celebrity donated baby shower gifts to mothers in need? |
a. Julia Roberts b. Angelina Jolie c. Nicole Richie |
| 12. Which of the following are considered charity? |
a. providing food, water, clothing, and shelter, b. tending the ill c. visiting the imprisoned d. educating orphans e. all of the above |
| 13. True or False? People who began volunteering as youth are more likely to volunteer when they are adults. |
a. True b. False |