America's Ten Most 'Charity-Conscious' Cities

For the seventh year in a row, Charity Navigator has published its list of America's Most "Charity-Conscious" Cities. After analyzing and averaging nonprofit efficiency and fundraising from over 30 cities, their highly scientific score has ranked the cities. Pittsburgh ranked #1, while Baltimore came in at #30, far below the national average in nearly all categories.

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Pittsburgh ranked the highest on Charity Navigator's list, as its nonprofits have assets that total double the national average. A significant portion of Pittsburgh's nonprofits are dedicated to either human services or the arts.

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Pittsburgh ranked the highest on Charity Navigator's list, as its nonprofits have assets that total double the national average. A significant portion of Pittsburgh's nonprofits are dedicated to either human services or the arts.

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[Pierogi kid]

02:22 PM on 06/08/2010

Pittsburgh is number #1 mainly due to the lack of for profit organizaitons that have been fleeing the city over the last 50 years

[metroretro]

09:53 AM on 06/06/2010

I am so happy to see Houston in the number two spot which is well deserved. When the Katrina evacuees were brought here, there was a sense that we could not do enough to help them.

The following is an excerpt of a survey of the people living here. Please understand it does not necessarily apply to the suburbs outside the city limits:

"Houstonians remain upbeat about one thing, though: Houston. The survey has periodically asked how people would rate “the Houston area in general as a place to live.” The percent saying “excellent” or “good” has grown, according to the survey, "from 63% in 1983 and 75% in 2008, to 82% in 2010.”

Generally, the data indicates a growing acceptance of diversity in the city. Those who see growing ethnic diversity as “a source of great strength for the city,” increased from 60 percent in 2006 to 69 percent in 2010. Support for “homosexuals being legally permitted to adopt children” has jumped from 19 percent in 1991 to 52 percent today. In the last year, of course, Houston famously elected its first openly gay mayor, Annise Parker."

http://www.texastribune.org/blogs/post/2010/apr/21/tribblog-houstonians-have-feelings/

[metroretro]

10:10 AM on 06/06/2010

As usual, the rest of the country refuses to recognize that we are a progressive, cosmopolitan and forward looking community because we are in Texas. Here's a news flash, all of the urban areas in Texas are normal - not just Austin.

Thanks for the 4.1 ranking, number nine in contrast to the number 2 ranking Charity Navigator gave us.

"When he spoke in Austin in early May, Richard Murray, a University of Houston political science professor, said the Texas House would, indeed, turn blue and remain that way “as far out as our two-party system exists” but said that might not happen until 2020."

http://www.texastribune.org/stories/2010/may/20/white-knight/

I personally think it will happen sooner than 10 years. I think we will see the beginning of this trend in November when we elect Bill White governor.

[JShankel]

07:43 PM on 06/04/2010

Pittsburgh? Be careful. Those mondo weirdo video guys, they have unsavory connections, they play for keeps.

[Shari Greer]

03:48 PM on 06/04/2010

No surprize for Houston being #2. We have such a wonderful community for giving and we do our best to take care of our own. Houston has great people, and they know the joy and the need to give. Way to go Houston!!

[jcd8822]

04:45 PM on 06/05/2010

I also am proud of our home town. I have always been amazed when people open their hearts and wallets to give to those who need it. Those who donate to the arts in Houston also do a bang ip job of giving. They never give up, they never say no.

Houstonians are always willing to share.

[Salty 2]

06:50 AM on 06/02/2010

I work in a rescue mission in Orlando. While the people here are givers, the City and state in general does make it hard on people trying to get ahead. Being a tourist town they try to keep the homeless out of site.

[bktx]

01:20 AM on 06/02/2010

Why is there a vote? So people can vote for their cities (and their prejudices).

[Mike169]

12:42 PM on 06/02/2010

MAybe they want us to question the rationale for these cities being on the list. I'm in NYC and no one ever gave me anything but then maybe I should ask for more.

[thinkingwomanmillstone]

08:46 PM on 06/01/2010

Assets are one way to rank, but how much of those assets are they distributing? I am not being critical but am wondering. I know a lot of colleges still raise their tuitions despite massive contributions to their endowments. I can only hope that the donations of the citizens are actually going back to help the disadvantaged of their communities.

[supportamerica]

06:16 PM on 06/02/2010

Don't worry change is coming , you'll get taken of soon.

[thinkingwomanmillstone]

07:39 PM on 06/02/2010

To quote the late Gary Coleman....what you talkin' about Willis? It is very important to check out any charity to find out how much they actually give out in services or to their stated mission...it is surprising how some of the best know charities don't donate as much as people would expect but instead spend their money or offices, officers and fund raising. I am perplexed by your comment to say the least....it doesn't even make a bit of sense.

[profoundimagery]

06:08 PM on 06/01/2010

Help me make sense of this page. If these are already the ten top ranked based on amount donated, then why is there a vote?

[theryan]

06:43 PM on 06/01/2010

No idea, but I love my hometown even more now.