Why Americans give: New research finds 5 distinct profiles for generosity

By: George E. Mitchell, Baruch College, CUNY, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: April 3, 2026

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Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

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By George E. Mitchell, Baruch College, CUNY

Given that fewer Americans are donating and volunteering and that people in the U.S. appear to be losing trust in one another, it may seem like generosity has eroded in the United States.

The nation’s political, social and economic divides might only strengthen that impression. But my recent research suggests that this belief would be misguided.

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