In 2013, private sector giving to the arts (by individuals, foundations, and corporations) was $16.66 billion, a 7.8 percent increase from 2012 (+6.8 percent when adjusted for inflation).  According to the Giving USA report, “Giving to arts, culture, and humanities organizations has realized strong growth since the end of the Great Recession in 2009. Giving to these organizations rose 21.9 percent in inflation-adjusted dollars between 2009 and 2013.”  With total private giving to all charities rising 4.4 percent to $335.17 billion, the arts also gained in “share” of giving—growing from 4.6 percent to 5.0 percent.  This is the highest arts share in more than a decade.  

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