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14. Charitable Solicitations Highlights
Registry
A snapshot showing how many entities were registered and how many solicitation campaigns were being conducted in Colorado as of November 30, 2012.
| Charities | 10,452 |
| Paid solicitors | 176 |
| Professional fundraising consultants | 60 |
| Active solicitation campaigns | 367 |
Contributions Received by Registered Charities with 2011 Fiscal Year End
Based on overall financial reports filed by charities before November 30, 2012, with a reporting period ending anytime between January 1, 2011, and December 31, 2011. Includes charities that used paid solicitors.
| Received by | Total amount | % of total |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado-based charities | $3,702,065,153 | 6.3% |
| Out-of-state charities | $54,899,022,970 | 93.7% |
| All charities | $58,601,088,123 | 100% |
Results of Solicitation Campaigns
Based on the 462 solicitation campaign financial reports filed in 2012.
| Total gross proceeds | $317 million |
| Total net proceeds to charities | $203 million |
| Percent of total gross proceeds to charity | 64% |
| Solicitation campaign reports filed | 462 |
Giving USA 2012 Report Highlights
This frequently-quoted annual study shows the sources of charitable giving nationally. Amounts in billions.
| Source | Total amount (in billions) |
% of total | % increase from 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Americans | $298.32 | 100% | 4.0% |
| Individuals | $217.79 | 73% | 3.9% |
| Foundations | $41.67 | 14% | 1.8% |
| Bequests | $24.41 | 8% | 12.2% |
| Corporations | $14.55 | 5% | -0.1% |