GITNUXREPORT 2025

Christian Giving Statistics

Christian giving significantly impacts U.S. and global faith-based communities.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Christian giving accounts for roughly 70% of all charitable giving in the U.S.

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Approximately 60% of Christian donors prefer to give through church services or during church events

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35% of Christian donors prioritize local church contributions over missionary or international aid

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In Asia, Christian donations primarily come through church-led fundraising events, with some countries experiencing a 15% annual growth rate

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Approximately 45% of Christian donors say their faith heavily influences their giving decisions

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The average age of a Christian donor in the U.S. is 53 years old

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The fastest-growing segment of Christian givers in the U.S. are Millennials, with a 40% increase in participation over five years

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In 2020, American Christian households donated an average of $2,600 annually to religious organizations

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Christian households in the United States typically allocate about 2.5% of their income to religious giving

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Approximately 64% of American Christians participate in tithing or charitable giving

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The average donation amount from Christian donors increased by 5% from 2019 to 2020

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About 75% of evangelical Christians report giving to religious causes regularly

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55% of church attendees in the U.S. say they have increased their giving over the past year

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The percentage of Christians who report tithing is approximately 20-25%

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The median annual giving for church members who tithe is approximately $3,000

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Giving to Christian ministries increased by 8% in 2021, compared to the previous year

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The top 10% of Christian donors contribute approximately 70% of total giving

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30% of Christian households give less than $500 annually

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Religious giving as a percentage of total household giving is projected to decline by 2-3% over the next decade

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About 25% of Christians who give regularly tithe, while 75% give sporadically or in response to specific needs

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Christian charitable giving tends to peak during holiday seasons, with December donations comprising about 25% of annual giving

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The median donation amount for Christian giving is around $50 per gift

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Giving by Evangelical Christians makes up about 70% of their total income, including tithing and donations

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Giving to Christian education institutions accounts for approximately 8% of all religious donations

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Approximately 66% of Christian donors say they believe their giving helps them grow spiritually

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The average annual household donation to Christian causes in Australia is approximately AUD 1,200

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21% of Christian households in the UK donate more than £500 annually

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The percentage of tax-favored charitable donations from Christians in the US is about 12%

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Faith-based crowdfunding campaigns for Christian projects grew by 30% in 2021, reaching over $50 million in total funds raised

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The average time spent on prayer or spiritual reflection among Christian donors correlates positively with their giving levels

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The percentage of church members involved in small groups or ministries has increased by 10% in the past five years, correlating with higher giving levels

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Christian donations to disaster relief efforts accounted for approximately 15% of all religious giving in 2021

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About 85% of churches report that voluntary giving covers less than 80% of their operational costs, leading to increased reliance on external donations

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In African countries, Christian communities often give as much as 10% of their income annually to church-based initiatives

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About 40% of Christians in the U.S. plan to increase their giving in the next year due to economic recovery

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Christian giving in Latin America has surged by 25% over the last five years, mainly driven by religious festivals and community programs

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The percentage of Christians donating to international missions is roughly 35%, with a higher proportion among evangelical and Pentecostal groups

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Nearly 60% of church attenders contribute financially during special stewardship campaigns, resulting in an average increase of 15% in annual donations

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Christian nonprofit organizations saw their revenue grow by an average of 12% annually from 2018 to 2022, according to industry reports

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The average percentage of household income donated by Christians in Germany is around 1.5%, lower than the global average

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45% of young Christian adults (ages 18-30) report actively seeking to increase their giving for causes they believe in

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Christian giving to hospitals, universities, and faith-based social services accounts for approximately 20% of total religious giving

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The percentage of Christian households that tithe on gross income is about 23%, while tithing on net income is around 12%

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Missionary support contributions from American Christians increased by 10% in 2022, amounting to approximately $3.5 billion

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A survey shows that 65% of Christians believe that giving is an essential part of their faith practice

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Giving via online donations increased by 19% among Christians in 2022

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Millennials are the generation most likely to give online, with 58% of their donations made via digital platforms

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80% of church leaders believe that online giving has become essential to their fundraising strategy

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Digital giving platforms have seen a 25% increase in use among churches and Christian organizations since 2020

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Christian giving via text message increased by 15% in 2022 compared to the previous year

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Pastors and church leaders report that increasing digital fundraising efforts results in a 20% higher average donation size

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70% of Christian donors say they prefer giving through their local church rather than online platforms, but digital giving is emerging rapidly

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Christian donors in Africa contributed an estimated $10 billion globally, making it one of the largest regions for religious giving

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Key Highlights

In 2020, American Christian households donated an average of $2,600 annually to religious organizations
Christian households in the United States typically allocate about 2.5% of their income to religious giving
Approximately 64% of American Christians participate in tithing or charitable giving
The average donation amount from Christian donors increased by 5% from 2019 to 2020
About 75% of evangelical Christians report giving to religious causes regularly
Christian giving accounts for roughly 70% of all charitable giving in the U.S.
55% of church attendees in the U.S. say they have increased their giving over the past year
The percentage of Christians who report tithing is approximately 20-25%
Giving via online donations increased by 19% among Christians in 2022
Millennials are the generation most likely to give online, with 58% of their donations made via digital platforms
The median annual giving for church members who tithe is approximately $3,000
Giving to Christian ministries increased by 8% in 2021, compared to the previous year
The top 10% of Christian donors contribute approximately 70% of total giving

Did you know that Christian giving in the United States accounts for nearly 70% of all charitable donations, with an average household donation of $2,600 annually, reflecting the enduring importance of faith-driven philanthropy across the nation?

Church and Organizational Giving Behaviors

Christian giving accounts for roughly 70% of all charitable giving in the U.S.
Approximately 60% of Christian donors prefer to give through church services or during church events
35% of Christian donors prioritize local church contributions over missionary or international aid
In Asia, Christian donations primarily come through church-led fundraising events, with some countries experiencing a 15% annual growth rate

Church and Organizational Giving Behaviors Interpretation

These statistics reveal that while Christian communities collectively make up a substantial portion of U.S. charitable giving—dominating local philanthropy and favoring church-based donations—their global impact is expanding in Asia, highlighting both the central role of churches in fostering generosity and the dynamic growth of faith-driven philanthropy across borders.

Demographic and Age Trends

Approximately 45% of Christian donors say their faith heavily influences their giving decisions
The average age of a Christian donor in the U.S. is 53 years old
The fastest-growing segment of Christian givers in the U.S. are Millennials, with a 40% increase in participation over five years

Demographic and Age Trends Interpretation

With nearly half of Christian donors citing faith as their guiding star, and Millennials leading the charge with a 40% surge, it seems that spiritual conviction continues to shape American giving — proving that faith is indeed timeless, trendy, and transformative.

Donation Patterns and Amounts

In 2020, American Christian households donated an average of $2,600 annually to religious organizations
Christian households in the United States typically allocate about 2.5% of their income to religious giving
Approximately 64% of American Christians participate in tithing or charitable giving
The average donation amount from Christian donors increased by 5% from 2019 to 2020
About 75% of evangelical Christians report giving to religious causes regularly
55% of church attendees in the U.S. say they have increased their giving over the past year
The percentage of Christians who report tithing is approximately 20-25%
The median annual giving for church members who tithe is approximately $3,000
Giving to Christian ministries increased by 8% in 2021, compared to the previous year
The top 10% of Christian donors contribute approximately 70% of total giving
30% of Christian households give less than $500 annually
Religious giving as a percentage of total household giving is projected to decline by 2-3% over the next decade
About 25% of Christians who give regularly tithe, while 75% give sporadically or in response to specific needs
Christian charitable giving tends to peak during holiday seasons, with December donations comprising about 25% of annual giving
The median donation amount for Christian giving is around $50 per gift
Giving by Evangelical Christians makes up about 70% of their total income, including tithing and donations
Giving to Christian education institutions accounts for approximately 8% of all religious donations
Approximately 66% of Christian donors say they believe their giving helps them grow spiritually
The average annual household donation to Christian causes in Australia is approximately AUD 1,200
21% of Christian households in the UK donate more than £500 annually
The percentage of tax-favored charitable donations from Christians in the US is about 12%
Faith-based crowdfunding campaigns for Christian projects grew by 30% in 2021, reaching over $50 million in total funds raised
The average time spent on prayer or spiritual reflection among Christian donors correlates positively with their giving levels
The percentage of church members involved in small groups or ministries has increased by 10% in the past five years, correlating with higher giving levels
Christian donations to disaster relief efforts accounted for approximately 15% of all religious giving in 2021
About 85% of churches report that voluntary giving covers less than 80% of their operational costs, leading to increased reliance on external donations
In African countries, Christian communities often give as much as 10% of their income annually to church-based initiatives
About 40% of Christians in the U.S. plan to increase their giving in the next year due to economic recovery
Christian giving in Latin America has surged by 25% over the last five years, mainly driven by religious festivals and community programs
The percentage of Christians donating to international missions is roughly 35%, with a higher proportion among evangelical and Pentecostal groups
Nearly 60% of church attenders contribute financially during special stewardship campaigns, resulting in an average increase of 15% in annual donations
Christian nonprofit organizations saw their revenue grow by an average of 12% annually from 2018 to 2022, according to industry reports
The average percentage of household income donated by Christians in Germany is around 1.5%, lower than the global average
45% of young Christian adults (ages 18-30) report actively seeking to increase their giving for causes they believe in
Christian giving to hospitals, universities, and faith-based social services accounts for approximately 20% of total religious giving
The percentage of Christian households that tithe on gross income is about 23%, while tithing on net income is around 12%
Missionary support contributions from American Christians increased by 10% in 2022, amounting to approximately $3.5 billion
A survey shows that 65% of Christians believe that giving is an essential part of their faith practice

Donation Patterns and Amounts Interpretation

Despite nearly two-thirds of American Christians actively giving—averaging $2,600 annually—only a quarter tithe regularly, revealing that faith and generosity often go hand in hand with a healthy dose of sporadic generosity and the ever-present hope that next year’s giving will be just a little more divine.

Online and Digital Giving

Giving via online donations increased by 19% among Christians in 2022
Millennials are the generation most likely to give online, with 58% of their donations made via digital platforms
80% of church leaders believe that online giving has become essential to their fundraising strategy
Digital giving platforms have seen a 25% increase in use among churches and Christian organizations since 2020
Christian giving via text message increased by 15% in 2022 compared to the previous year
Pastors and church leaders report that increasing digital fundraising efforts results in a 20% higher average donation size
70% of Christian donors say they prefer giving through their local church rather than online platforms, but digital giving is emerging rapidly

Online and Digital Giving Interpretation

As digital giving surges—particularly among Millennials and boosted by a 25% platform increase since 2020—churches are navigating the new norm where 58% of donations go online, with pastors acknowledging that embracing these tools not only meets donors’ tech preferences but also raises their contributions by a fifth, signaling that faith and technology are increasingly intertwined in the modern stewardship landscape.

Regional and International Contributions

Christian donors in Africa contributed an estimated $10 billion globally, making it one of the largest regions for religious giving

Regional and International Contributions Interpretation

With nearly $10 billion contributed by African Christian donors—highlighting both their formidable generosity and the continent’s vital role in global faith-based giving—Africa stands as a towering force in religious philanthropy.