Statshot: The numbers behind Washington state’s charitable giving

The charitable sector in Washington state creates hope for those in need, a personal sense of satisfaction for those in a position to give and also provides a sizable boost to the state economy. Here’s a by-the-numbers look at the state’s nonprofit community.

• 32,084: Nonprofit organizations in Washington state
• 22,343: Public charities
• 1,515: Private foundations
• 8,226: Other (civic leagues, chambers of commerce, veterans organizations)
• 211,940: Employment
• 9: Percentage of state’s workforce
• $4.4B: Amount Washington residents give to charity each year
• $3.9B: Amount foundations give annually
• 3.08: Percentage of household income given to charity each year
• 17.6: Percentage of nonprofit employees in the education sector, the highest in the state

Source: Independent Sector (2020)

Big Number

$64.6B

Economic impact of Washington’s nonprofit sector

Source: Independent Sector (2020)

Quote

“We’re seeing a higher ticket in a more moderate transaction. What plays into that is some of the dynamics of where people work today versus going into the office. There’s a shift in consumer behaviors.”

–Rachel Ruggeri, CFO and executive vice president at Starbucks Corp.