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14. Charitable Solicitations Highlights
Contributions received by registered charities with 2015 fiscal year end
Based on overall financial reports filed by charities before Nov. 30, 2016 with a reporting period ending any time between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015. Includes charities that used paid solicitors.
| Received by | Charity count | Total $ in millions |
|---|---|---|
| All charities | Charity count 10,588 | Total in millions $85,417,486 |
| Colorado-based charities | Charity count 6,736 | Total in millions $4,285,427 |
Results of solicitation campaign financial reports filed in 2016
| Total gross proceeds | $441,137 million |
| Total net proceeds to charities | $312,130 million |
| Percentage of total gross proceeds to charity | 70.8% |
| Solicitation campaign reports filed | 415 |
| Paid solicitors listed on campaign reports | 65 |
| Charities listed on campaign reports | 276 |
Giving USA 2016 report highlights
This frequently quoted annual study shows the sources of funding for charities nationally in 2015.
Total Contributions: $373.25 billion (up 4.1% from 2015)
Contributions by Source
Individuals: 71%
Foundations: 16%
Bequests: 9%
Corporations: 5%
Source: Giving USA is Giving USA 2016: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2014, www.givingusa.org.