Nathan Lindstrom

3 weeks ago | philanthropy.com | Ben Gose |Nathan Lindstrom

The eye-popping projections for the Great Wealth Transfer make you wonder why charities aren’t going all in on planned giving. Past promises of a golden age of bequests didn't pan out, but charities that are prepared are likely to reap the rewards this time. Total giving from all sources — living individuals, foundations, corporations, and bequests — rang up at $557 billion in 2023, according to “Giving USA” estimates.