generous –adj. giving freely or sharing money

charity –n. the act of giving money, food, or other kinds of help to people who are poor, sick, etc.

less fortunate –adj. not as lucky

fiber –n. strength or toughness of character

proportion - n. an amount that is part of a whole

cash- n. money

2014 U.S. Charitable Giving

Religion – $114.90 billion
Education – $54.62 billion
Human Services – $42.10 billion
Health – $30.37 billion
Arts/Culture/Humanities – $17.23 billion
Environment/Animals – $10.50 billion
Public/Society Benefit – $26.29 billion
Foundations – $41.62 billion
International Affairs – $15.10 billion