By Amy Griffin
WalletHub recently rankedUtah the top statein the country for charitable giving.
The rankings take into account 19 key indicators of charitable behavior, from volunteer rate to share of income donated to share of sheltered homeless. In monetary donations and volunteer hours, Utah respectively ranked 5th and 2nd. The report included Utah on a group of 'Richest & Most Charitable States.'
In the recently released2021 World Giving Index, the United States has dropped to number 19 in the worldwide charitable giving rankings, having previously ranked in the top 10 countries. WalletHub also found giving increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
For those who would like to give to charity during the holiday season,WalletHub has compiled resourcesfor helping you find where your money will be used most effectively. WalletHub'sCharity Calculatorcan help you tailor your giving experience to your personal circumstances.