Minnesota Ranks Third Among Most Charitable States

WalletHub's new study compared all 50 states across 17 metrics of charitable giving and volunteering.

Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Philanthropy

Minnesota Ranks Third Among Most Charitable States

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WalletHub ranked Minnesota third among the 50 states in a new study of charitable activity. The analysis compared states across 17 key metrics.

Why it matters

The ranking gives Minnesota residents a benchmark for how their state's giving and volunteering compare with the rest of the country. It highlights civic participation as measured across multiple indicators.

Minnesota placed third among 50 states in WalletHub's study covering 17 metrics. Individual metric values and the scores behind the ranking were not included in the source data.

The players

WalletHub

WalletHub is a personal finance website that publishes comparative rankings and studies on topics including states and consumer finances.

The details

WalletHub's study compared the 50 states across 17 key metrics, including volunteer rates, the share of income donated, food banks per capita, and the share of homeless people who are sheltered. Minnesota's volunteer rate ranks among the highest in the country.

- Study article published November 8, 2026.

Philanthropy Landscape

WalletHub's ranking compares states on volunteer rates, charitable income donations, food bank density and shelter access for homeless residents. Minnesota's third-place showing places it among the states most engaged in these measured forms of giving.

Minnesota residents can consider how the state's volunteer and donation levels compare nationally when choosing local charities to support. Those looking to give time or money can find local organizations in their own communities that reflect these measured forms of participation.

The takeaway

Charitable participation can be measured through volunteering, giving, and community support services, and Minnesota ranks near the top of these measures. Residents interested in contributing can start with local volunteer opportunities.