TRIVIA

Americans are famous for the high levels of philanthropic aid they disburse: as much as US$64 billion in 2020. What was the main destination of this aid?

ANSWER

B) US$21.4 billion (one-third of the total) in donations went to health-related causes in the U.S. during 2020, according to Candid, an organization that helps organizations and individuals seek relief funds. Climate change-related causes, despite their prominent place in public discussions, raised just US$1.4 billion in donations during 2020.