Have you ever calculated how much you give? The average American gives about 3.2% of his or her pre-tax income to charity, much less than the traditional 10% tithe suggested in the Old Testament. Doing the math can help you determine where you land in the spectrum of giving and ensure that your giving matches your intentions to address the needs of the world.
From Charities Review Council:
"The category of people who gives the most -- an average of 5.2 percent of their annual income to charity -- actually make the least, earning below $10,000 a year, far below the poverty line. Follow their example! Although this may seem idealistic, if everyone gave this much to charity, perhaps many of the world’s problems would be eliminated.”
Full Article: “How Much to Give to Charities”