Hoosiers Trust Nonprofits to Do What Is Right, Indiana University Survey Finds

The survey found that people with more resources, education and connections were more likely than others to trust the five types of institutions. Those with low levels of trust in nonprofits were more likely to be over 65, be a member of a minority group, have a household income of less than $35,000, and have no more than a high school education. Trust in business and government institutions also were significantly lower among minority groups and those with low education and lower household income. Religion and political orientations were not associated with trust of nonprofits but are related to trust in business and government institutions.