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Florida's Nonprofit Sector: An Economic Force
February 2008

Florida's nonprofit sector is a robust industry and huge economic engine, according to this report conducted for Florida Philanthropic Network by Dr. Lester Salamon at Johns Hopkins University's Center for Civil Society.  But even though it is strong, Florida's nonprofit sector lags behind the nation and other bellwether states on many variables, and is not big enough to meet the demands of a continuously growing and diverse population. 

Key Findings

> Florida's nonprofit sector collected $48 billion in revenue in 2005.

> The sector employs 630,000 paid and volunteer employees.

> The nonprofit sector is Florida's 4th-largest industry.

> Floridians contribute an average of $23.55 per $1,000 adjusted gross income to charity, compared to the $24.66 national average. 

> The rate of volunteerism in Florida is 18.6%, compared to a 26.7% national average.

More Information

> Download the Full Report (PDF)

> Media Coverage of the Report PDF)

> Webcast of Dr. Salamon's Presentation

> Dr. Salamon's PowerPoint Presentation

> Press Release (PDF)

Brochures on Florida's Nonprofit Economy by Region (PDF)
East Central | North Central | Northeast | Northwest |
South Central | Southeast | Southwest | Tampa Bay