The Almanac of American Philanthropy is a reference book published by the nonprofit Philanthropy Roundtable in 2016 to capture the history, purpose, effects, and modern direction of private philanthropy in the United States.[3][4][5]Philanthropy in the U.S. is a major part of the economy with $360 billion given every year and 8 billion hours of time volunteered.[6][7] Philanthropy is a major cultural force in the U.S., handling many social responsibilities, thanks to individual giving levels that are two to twenty times higher than in other comparable nations.[8][9]
The Almanac records the achievements of American philanthropy, profiles influential donors, presents statistics[10][11] and polling results,[12] lists books and recommended readings in the field, provides a selection of philanthropy quotations, and summarizes modern approaches to charitable giving in the United States.[13]