Are there studies bearing this out? I and many of my friends have been part of them at various points and have had tens of thousands of dollars of care provided

Are there studies bearing this out? I and many of my friends have been part of them at various points and have had tens of thousands of dollars of care provided through them. I've also had both experiences that correspond to and directly oppose your take on the church donation plate, so I'm curious if you're aware of data about this, or if we're just comparing personal experiences.