The Generosity Commission is a nonpartisan group of leaders from across the charitable sector committed to celebrating and supporting Americans’ spirit of generosity as expressed through everyday giving, volunteering, and other forms of civic engagement. It was born out of a desire to better understand the decline in the number of people in America who are giving and volunteering, and the impact that has on our civil society and democracy. Launched in October 2021, it is an independent project of Giving USA Foundation™, whose mission is to advance research, education, and public understanding of philanthropy.

Through research and conversations online and in person, the Generosity Commission will contribute to national understanding about how individual givers and volunteers are reimagining generosity in powerful and positive ways, strengthening our society and democracy in the process.

The Generosity Commission will conclude its work in Fall 2024 with recommendations based on its findings. These recommendations will focus on ways that the business, nonprofit, and policy sectors can support and enable everyday giving and volunteering. Ultimately, the Generosity Commission seeks to foster a culture of individual and collective generosity in the face of the social and economic challenges our society faces today.

New Research on Donor Sentiment Related to the Charitable Tax Deduction is now available. This study looks at the attitudes and sentiments of both donors and nondonors related to a universal charitable tax deduction. 

The Generosity Commission Report Summary, Communications and Social Media Toolkits are available!

Members of The Giving Institute can log in to access resources that will help them leverage the Generosity Commission Report, both to enhance their firm's brand and engage with clients and the media.