what is the ideal amount to give to charity?

Question

Personally i think 10%, whenever i think otherwise i just remind myself i get to keep the other 90%.

Answer 1

Whatever you can afford, and whatever you think is right for that particular charity.

Answer 2

I agree 10% is about right, but it does not all have to be in cash money. I do a few hours voluntary work each week, plus I give quite a lot of decent goods to the local charity shop, and I make a few purchases there too. I have an investment in Shared Interest (invests in Third World micro industries and ploughs 50% of the profits back). So, although my monthly D/Ds to about half a dozen charities may not add up to 10% of my income, I reckon I give about that in all.

Answer 3

The Richest Man in Babylon Author, suggests that you pay yourself first 10%. The parable of the sower in Jesus' teachings shows that the sower reaped 30%, 60% and 100% respectively in the stony, thorny and the fertile soil. When it comes to giving charities therefore, the idea is straight, put money where there is productivity because only there can you expect to reap with respect Its more like what Bill and Warren are doing in creating and running there own fund, so that the money is not just wasted. So how much? Seed size... 10%.

Answer 4

The UK government are glad that so many people can not resist the extortion that is perpetrated by charities. It relieves the government of making realistic contributions to the needy and it allows unscrupulous people to collect money for dubious charities. If people refused to give to charity the government would be forced to make provision for citizens of this country rather than drip-feeding foreigners. Remember that charity begins at home.

Answer 5

I think 10% is a great amount. Giving generates a feeling of plenty, which in turn generates that reality. When I'm stingy, I end up having less, I've found. I shoot for 10%--right now I accumulate it in a separate account in order to start a foundation one day. I dip into it if I'm struck by a particular need and want to give occasionally.

Answer 6

The amount you would give yourself if you would be in the same situation. Straight from your heart. Remember never to give a lot if you will regret it later. Like you have just said there must be something left enough for you, at least to make you earn more for another occasion to give again. One dollar of someone poor is more precious for God than thousand from millionaire... Why? Poor person share what he has got, millionear - something what he dont even need to keep on living wealthy.

Answer 7

Well watching UK TV Ads. Humans are worth £3 a month, Animals £6 a month. What charity are you giving to?

Answer 8

You should try and save 10-20% of your take home wages and donate 10% of the remainder. If you can't reasonably make those figures then you should look for smart ways to increase your income so that you can save more and give more.

You'll be happier with your life if you do.

Answer 9

10% of what? Your question is a bit vague to say the least. Do you give 10% of your salary to charity or your savings and investments? Either way, it's a personal choice and not something everyone can afford to do.

Answer 10

I give 10% of my gross earned income and frankly, I enjoy it more than anything else I spend my money on. I also earn a lot more than I did before I started that, so I guess I get karmic payback on a grand scale. It lets me give more money.

Answer 11

The traditional Protestant tithe is 10%. You are allowed to claim a donation of up to 50% of your adjusted gross income on your tax return. Please keep good records and be aware that the IRS is really looking at the value of donated items.