THE 2025 STATE OF GIVING

Opportunities Ahead

We are pleased to announce some exciting news. Giving is back up! Today, we have a chance to invest in the people and processes that can set the stage for continued flourishing ahead.
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The Gold Standard in Tracking Giving

Our report is designed to serve both leaders and givers, with the hope it invites even more giving to support the vital work of Christ-centered ministries and churches.

Historical Insights

  • Changes in cash giving for ECFA Members
  • Detailed breakdowns of historical giving percentages for 34 ministry types
  • Differences between giving to ECFA members vs. other U.S. charities
  • Impact of giving based on age of organization

Financial Outlook

  • Insights from ECFA members on their plans for the coming year
  • Anticipated outlook for giving in 2026
  • Impact of inflation on donors and ministry programming
  • Giving trends to ECFA Members

STATE OF GIVING

4 Big Takeaways from 2025's Reports

1. Giving has increased and leaders are optimistic that this trend will continue.

2. Demand on ministry program is increasing, and leaders are hopeful they can expand to serve their communities.

3. Intentional focus on adapting to changes in public policy and staffing needs could help pave the way for future growth.

4. With 8 additional giving tables and access to ECFA's inflation calculator, you can benchmark your organization against other like minded and sized organizations.

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Demand is increasing, but are ECFA members financially positioned to fill the gap?

"With the increasing demand on programs and ministries, it can be tempting to keep pushing forward with new programs. However, as one top leader shared, it is important to not just reach but to first seek after God's wisdom on how to respond."

– midsize orphan care ministry based in Washington state

Balancing growth and building cash reserves has always been a challenge for churches and ministries.

It is encouraging to see that 90% of ECFA Members report having operating reserves in excess of 2 months.

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The History of State of Giving

This is the 16th annual release of ECFA’s highly anticipated State of Giving report. Click the link below to look back at previous year’s reports.


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