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> Dad would write a significant check to the church every month That's also tithing (and is completely normal for regular church goers... bible says 10% to the

• throwaway894345 5y ago
  Yes, of course. But I'd be surprised if the majority of churchgoers tithe 10%. My guess is that there's some Pareto principle wherein 20% of the congregation ("members" in some churches) seriously tithe and the other 80% might toss a little into the collection plate but aren't giving anywhere near 10%. Of course, I expect this varies tremendously from church to church and even from denomination to denomination.
  • tomByrer 5y ago
    Average is 3-5% last I heard. https://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/almanac/statistics/who-gives https://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/almanac/statistics/wh... Reality is, most non-profits' (church & non-church like NPR) budgets are funded by a small handful of very wealthy/generous donors. Not even 80%/20% rule, more like 80% of donations/sponsorships are from ~5% of the people giving money, the other 95% people giving's total is a small % of budget. That's why in all non-profits, the leadership has to 'report' to a small number or rich donors. Piss off a couple of the rich, your non-profit will fold.