Wyoming
Wyoming tops WalletHub list of most charitable states
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – ’Tis the season for giving, and the latest World Giving Index shows that the United States is the sixth most generous country in the world. Wallethub took a closer look at which states give the most both in time and money.
The study ranked states across 17 key indicators—including volunteer rates, share of income donated, and availability of charities.
Key Highlights
- Wyoming claimed the top spot overall, earning high marks for volunteer hours (around 29 hours per person annually) and charitable income (about 4% of adjusted gross income).
- Utah followed close behind, leading the nation in volunteer participation (nearly 47%) and volunteer hours (46+ hours per capita).
- Maryland ranked third, with the highest percentage of taxpayers donating (over 16%) and strong ratings for charitable income and top-rated nonprofits.
Top 10 Most Charitable States
- Wyoming
- Utah
- Maryland
- Minnesota
- Virginia
- Colorado
- Delaware
- Maine
- Pennsylvania
- Oregon
Bottom of the Pack
At the bottom of the charitable ranking, New Mexico came in last, followed by Nevada, Mississippi, Alabama, and Rhode Island.
WalletHub’s Methodology
WalletHub analyzed two main dimensions—Volunteering & Service and Charitable Giving—each scored out of 50 points across 17 metrics. Data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, IRS, AmeriCorps, Feeding America, Google Ads, and others, all current as of October 2025.
What It Means for You
With over $592 billion donated in 2024 and nearly 5 billion volunteer hours logged, WalletHub’s findings show a nation willing to give back—but generosity varies widely by state. For communities looking to boost charitable engagement, examining top-ranking states may offer successful strategies and insights.
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