Fidelity® Charitable Gift Fund Study Finds Women Playing a Prominent Role in Shaping Future of Philanthropy

The study also found that the average charitable giver (male and female) surveyed donated 6 percent of gross household income in 2008 with a vast majority giving up to 10 percent; they consider charitable giving a part of their overall financial plan; and they define a philanthropist as someone who donates at least $100,000 a year or more.