You might think Floridians are too busy having fun in the sun to think much about others, but Florida is actually ranked 18th of all the states when it comes to charitable donations, according to Philanthropy.com. The data given was for 2012 and broken down by metropolitan statistical areas. It says Floridians gave 3.38% of their adjusted gross incomes to charity, which translates to $11,144,250,000. But which cities in Florida gave the most?
- Panama City/Lynn Haven/Panama City Beach
Flickr/Ray Devlin With a giving ratio of 3.68% of their adjusted gross incomes, and a total contribution of $73,412,000, these cities made the number 10 spot on our list. Great job guys!
- Pensacola/Ferry Pass/Brent
Flickr/Innisfree Hotels The Pensacola metropolitan area donated a total of $188,497,000, which was 3.74% of its total adjusted gross income. The Emerald Coast sure is gave a lot of green.
- Gainesville
Flickr/Kim Seng Gainesville gave 3.79%, for a total of $115,990,000. Who knew college students could be so generous?
- Ocala
Flickr/Steven Martin Ocala gave $120,494,000, which was equal to 3.82% of its adjusted gross income. Great job, Ocala!
- Crestview/Fort Walton
Flickr/Artook1 These cities earned the number 6 spot by giving 3.87% of their adjusted gross incomes, for a total of $102,930,000. Folks in these small cities have big hearts.
- Naples-Marco Island
Flickr/Diana Robinson Coming in at number 5, the Naples-Marco Island metropolitan area gave 3.97% of its adjusted gross income, a whopping $663,456,000!
- Jacksonville
Flickr/Kim Seng Jacksonville residents reached deep in their pockets and gave 4.08% of their adjusted gross incomes, for a total of $963,375,000. Though not the highest percentage, it was the highest dollar amount on our list!
- Tallahasee
Flickr/Steven Martin With a giving ratio of 4.22% of their adjusted gross income, and a total contribution of $183,064,000, Tallahassee made the number 3 spot on our list. As our state capital, we’re glad it’s high on the list.
- Sebastian/Vero Beach
Flickr/Kim Seng These good people donated 4.61% of their adjusted gross incomes, for a total of $209,889,000. More small cities topping our list!
- Lakeland/Winter Haven
Flickr/Jared These cities dominated the list, donating 5.2% of their adjusted gross incomes, for a total of $265,856,000. Congratulations on the number 1 spot!
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Flickr/Ray Devlin
With a giving ratio of 3.68% of their adjusted gross incomes, and a total contribution of $73,412,000, these cities made the number 10 spot on our list. Great job guys!
Flickr/Innisfree Hotels
The Pensacola metropolitan area donated a total of $188,497,000, which was 3.74% of its total adjusted gross income. The Emerald Coast sure is gave a lot of green.
Flickr/Kim Seng
Gainesville gave 3.79%, for a total of $115,990,000. Who knew college students could be so generous?
Flickr/Steven Martin
Ocala gave $120,494,000, which was equal to 3.82% of its adjusted gross income. Great job, Ocala!
Flickr/Artook1
These cities earned the number 6 spot by giving 3.87% of their adjusted gross incomes, for a total of $102,930,000. Folks in these small cities have big hearts.
Flickr/Diana Robinson
Coming in at number 5, the Naples-Marco Island metropolitan area gave 3.97% of its adjusted gross income, a whopping $663,456,000!
Jacksonville residents reached deep in their pockets and gave 4.08% of their adjusted gross incomes, for a total of $963,375,000. Though not the highest percentage, it was the highest dollar amount on our list!
With a giving ratio of 4.22% of their adjusted gross income, and a total contribution of $183,064,000, Tallahassee made the number 3 spot on our list. As our state capital, we’re glad it’s high on the list.
These good people donated 4.61% of their adjusted gross incomes, for a total of $209,889,000. More small cities topping our list!
Flickr/Jared
These cities dominated the list, donating 5.2% of their adjusted gross incomes, for a total of $265,856,000. Congratulations on the number 1 spot!
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