Americans donated nearly $560 billion to charity last year, showcasing a remarkable spirit of generosity — a spirit that shines brightly in North Texas.
To showcase where people are most committed to helping others, the personal finance website WalletHub released a report on the most caring cities in America, with Plano earning a spot in the top 10.
Ranking Plano’s Caring Spirit
- Overall rank: 10th
- Perfect of income donated to charity: 19th
- Volunteering hours per capita: 24th
- Child poverty rate: 5th
- Teachers’ care for students’ well-being: 17th
- Violent crime rate: 4th
Plano was the only Texas city in the top 10, but Irving (36), Fort Worth (54), Arlington (58), Dallas (77) were ranked in the top 100.
The Top 10
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Scottsdale, AZ
- Boston, MA
- Gilbert, AZ
- Chesapeake, VA
- Fremont, CA
- San Diego, CA
- Madison, WI
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Plano, TX
How The Study Was Done
WalletHub analyzed 100 of the largest U.S. cities using 38 key metrics. The data covered factors such as the percentage of sheltered homeless individuals, volunteering hours per capita and the proportion of income donated to charity. WalletHub assessed these dimensions using 38 relevant metrics, each weighted accordingly.
“The most caring cities donate a lot of money to charity and have high volunteer rates, but being a caring city overall requires much more than just giving time or money,” WalletHub Analyst Chip Lupo said in an official statement.
Get Involved
The $560 billion donated to U.S. charities in 2025 may sound like a lot, but when you factor in the cost of inflation, it equates to a 2.1% decline in donations compared to 2022.
The holidays are the perfect time to give back to the Collin County community. With an array of volunteer opportunities, residents can help those in need all season long. If you are in the holiday spirit to volunteer or donate to local nonprofits, visit Local Profile’s guide to giving back in North Texas.
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