Benevity Releases Top Charitable Causes Supported by Companies in 2025

Record $3.74 billion donated via Benevity platform, with support for emergency food causes increasing by 35%

Jan. 27, 2026 at 10:47am

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Benevity Inc., a leading provider of global corporate purpose software, has released its annual report on the top charitable causes and workplace giving trends in 2025. The data reveals a landmark year for generosity, with total donations on Benevity's platform reaching $3.74 billion, a 9.2% increase over 2024. The report highlights a distinct pivot toward domestic issues and emergency response in the U.S., with a heightened emphasis on humanitarian needs at home.

Why it matters

The report provides insights into the changing philanthropic priorities of companies and their employees, reflecting a shift in focus from international aid to domestic relief efforts. This shift underscores the growing importance of supporting local communities and addressing pressing issues such as natural disasters, food insecurity, and civil rights.

The details

Key findings from the 2025 data include a 35% increase in support for emergency food causes, a 9% drop in funding for international causes, and a rise in donations to civil rights and legal services organizations. The report also spotlights the growing influence of agile, highly visible organizations like World Central Kitchen, which emerged as a dominant force in crisis funding both in the U.S. and abroad.

  • In 2025, workplace giving programs were defined by a distinct pivot toward domestic issues and emergency response in the U.S.
  • Following the tragic Kerrville floods in July 2025, the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country garnered $15.7 million.
  • Southern California experienced a surge in support following the January 2025 Los Angeles fires, which destroyed more than 525,000 acres.

The players

Benevity Inc.

The leading provider of global corporate purpose software.

Sona Khosla

Chief Impact Officer at Benevity.

Feeding America

A cornerstone of the national response to food insecurity, Feeding America continued its significant upward climb reaching 16th place on the strength of a 32% increase in donations.

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

The San Francisco/Bay Area organization rose to 10th place, highlighting the intense local demand for food security.

World Central Kitchen (WCK)

WCK emerged as a dominant force in crisis funding both in the U.S. and abroad, hitting an all-time high of Rank #3.

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What they’re saying

“In a year defined by corporate caution and uncertainty, employees refused to stay on the sidelines. 2025 saw a distinct turn towards 'at home' as donors prioritized support for local crises and disasters, including the Texas floods, the LA wildfires, and food insecurity at the national level. In 2026, we hope to harness this momentum to ensure generosity remains borderless, supporting the critical work needed domestically and across the world.”

— Sona Khosla, Chief Impact Officer, Benevity (Benevity)

The takeaway

The report highlights the growing importance of supporting local communities and addressing pressing domestic issues, while also emphasizing the need to maintain a global perspective and ensure that generosity remains borderless. As companies and their employees navigate an uncertain economic landscape, the data suggests a renewed focus on crisis response and humanitarian aid within the United States.