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Winnetka: Most Charitable Town on the North Shore
A national ranking of most giving zip codes shows Winnetka donates most money among the surrounding North Shore communities. Both Winnetka and Glencoe donated more money than the national or Cook County average.
Winnetka residents are donating more of their income than neighbors on the North Shore, according to 'How America Gives,' a study from the Chronicle of Philanthropy.
Based on the study Winnetka ranks at No. 12 of 28,725 zip codes ranked throughout the country, donating a total of $145.7 million.
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Regionally, 60093 is the most charitable town among surrounding communities with 5.4 percent of income given and a median contribution of $24,953.
Glencoe was ranked at No. 483 but was among the least charitable on the North Shore with 3.8 percent of income given and a median contribution of $17,026.
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Northfield was not listed in the study.
(Check out the below tables for a closer look at Winnetka and Glencoe giving and how we compare to surrounding towns, the county, state and country, plus a breakdown of Winnetka and Glencoe giving by income level).
The study shows how states, cities and neighborhoods rank in generosity using data by zip code, income level and charity given, taken directly from 2008 tax records. The study also uses factors like amount of discretionary income and can also be broken down by income level, age and race.
According to the study, Winnetka and Glencoe residents gave more than the national or Cook County average.
For more details about the data and methodology, browse the full study here.
BY THE NUMBERS
Giving on the North Shore
Town % of Income Given Median Contribution Winnetka 5.4$24,953
Lake Forest 5.2$20,910
$25,968
Evanston 5$3,213
Northbrook 4.4$4,419
Glenview 4.2$3,387
Deerfield 3.9$5,569
$4,262
Glencoe 3.8$17,026
Highland Park 3.7$7,134
Wilmette 3.6$7,103
Winnetka, Glencoe Giving
Winnetka Glencoe Total contributions $145.7 million $42.2 million Median contribution $24,953 $17,026 Median discretionary income $464,577 $447,597 Percent of income given 5.4% 3.8%
Winnetka, Glencoe Giving by Income Level
Winnetka Glencoe Income % of Income Given % of Income Given $50,000-$99,000 34.5 44 $100,000-$199,999 7.2 7.7 $200,000 and up 5.2 3.5 All income levels 4.2 3.8Giving by Comparison
% of Income Given Median Contribution Median Income Winnetka 5.4 $24,953 $464,577 Glencoe 3.8 $17,026 $447,597 Cook County 5.6 $2,419 $43,531 Illinois 4.2 $2,371 $56,113 United States 4.7 $2,564 $54,783
* Source for charts: Chronicle of Philanthropy
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