Benevity Reports $3.74B in Donations as U.S. Domestic Causes Surge
Event summary
- $3.74B donated via Benevity platform in 2025, up 9.2% YoY
- 316,227 unique nonprofits received support through the platform
- Domestic emergency response causes saw a 35% increase in donations
- International causes funding dropped 9% YoY
- World Central Kitchen rose to rank #3 in crisis funding
The big picture
Benevity's 2025 data reflects a broader industry trend of corporations and employees prioritizing immediate domestic needs over international aid. This shift, driven by economic stress and natural disasters, highlights a growing emphasis on local crisis response. The $3.74B in donations processed through Benevity's platform underscores the scale of corporate social responsibility initiatives and their role in addressing humanitarian needs.
What we're watching
- Domestic Focus
- Whether the shift toward domestic causes will persist in 2026, given the political and economic instability driving the trend.
- International Causes
- The pace at which funding for international causes rebounds, particularly as global conflicts and crises evolve.
- Agile Nonprofits
- How the rise of organizations like World Central Kitchen will affect the landscape of crisis funding and donor preferences.
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