December 12, 2007

Give or Take

Charity Quiz 2007

Poverty: more than just a thing that exists in third world countries. It’s persistent, even in NYC. Can we learn about the causes and make a change? Should we even try? Yes — for all of the above.

1. What percentage of charitable giving in the U.S. goes to fight poverty?
a) 50%
b) 40%
c) 30%
d) less than 30%

2. What U.S. city has the county with the highest level of urban poverty?
a) Baltimore
b) New York City
c) Detroit
d) New Orleans

3. A family of four lives in poverty at which nationally set income level?
a) $19,350
b) $29,200
c) $39,850
d) $49,400

4. What percent of babies are born into poverty in New York City?
a) 30%
b) 40%
c) 50%
d) More than 50%

5. A high school diploma adds how much to future earnings per year?
a) $4,000
b) $5,000
c) $6,000
d) $7,000

6. On average, how many children sleep each night in a city shelter?
a) 8,000
b) 12,000
c) 16,000
d) 20,000

7. What percentage of Americans donated to charity in the past twelve months?
a) 25%
b) 50%
c) 75%
d) 100%

8. The top motivation for giving is:
a) the tax write-off
b) the opportunity to meet people
c) pressure to donate
d) the desire to help

To find out the answers, wisen up, and change the score, go to robinhood.org.