Understanding Greater Hartford’s Jewish Community,
Shaping Our Future

Philanthropy

THE FULL REPORT ABOUT DONORS, THEIR MOTIVATION, AND THEIR PRACTICES.

Nearly all respondents (94%) donated money to a charitable organization/cause during the past year.

The vast majority of these donors were involved in the charitable decisions for their household as either decision makers (33%) or co-decision makers (56%). The remainder were either decision influencers (5%) or not involved (6%). Most (81%) donated to Jewish and non-Jewish causes, with more saying their giving is weighted to Jewish organizations.