Giving/Tithing, Amount of - Measurement Concept

Assesses how often and/or how much money one gives to a religious organization
69 Questions match selected parameters.

Survey Questions

GCTHPAR from American Catholic Laity Poll, 2005
The following statements deal with what you think it takes to be a good Catholic. Please tell me if you think a person can be a good Catholic without performing these actions or affirming these beliefs. Can a person be a good Catholic…H. Without donating time or money to help the parish? HHCONTRB from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q11. During the last year, approximately how much money did you and other family members in your household contribute to your current place of worship? TITHE from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q10. Do you tithe (give a fixed percentage of your income) to your current place of worship? GIVEREL from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 1 (2003)
Y111. [if teen has given away more than $20 of their own money to an organization][IF Y110=1] Were the organizations or causes that you gave money to religious, not religious, or both? INCIND06 from National Congregations Study, Panel Dataset (1998 and 2006-2007)
(incind_06) Of this amount, how much came from individuals' donations, dues, or contributions? INCIND98 from National Congregations Study, Panel Dataset (1998 and 2006-2007)
(incind_98) Of this amount, how much came from individuals' donations, dues, or contributions? GCNOPRSH from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1999
The following statements deal with what you think it takes to be a good Catholic. Please tell me if you think a person can be a good Catholic without performing these actions or affirming these beliefs. Can a person be a good Catholic without donating time or money to help the parish? ART_8A from Portraits of American Life Study, 1st Wave, 2006
[Ask this question only if CA_1=1 or CA_2=1. If CA_3=2, fill: congregations; else fill: congregation] During the year 2005, what was the total dollar value of all donations, if any, that you and your spouse/partner made to your local congregation? Donations include any gifts of money, assets, or property. Just a guess is fine. Which of the following categories would be closest to your total donations in 2005? DONATION from U.S. Congregational Life Survey, 2001, Random Profile
Of this amount [TOTALINC], how much came from individuals' donations, dues, or contributions? INCSOFFR from U.S. Congregational Life Survey, 2001, Random Profile
What are the biggest sources of income for this congregation? - Offerings, pledges, donations, dues Q11 from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q11 During the last year, approximately how much money did you and other family members in your household contribute to your current place of worship Q68L from Sub-Saharan Africa Religion Survey, 2010
Q68L [ASK IF CHRISTIAN: AND DO YOU…?] tithe, that is give a set percentage of your income to charity or the church? W6Y15 from American National Election Studies, Panel Study, 2008-2009
Please indicate below how many of the adults living in the United States you think have ever done these things. Ever gave money to a religious organization. W6Y25 from American National Election Studies, Panel Study, 2008-2009
Have you done this, or have you never done it? Gave money to a religious organization. V085201E from American National Election Studies, Time Series Study, 2008
Gave money to a religious organization. W6Y6 from American National Election Studies, Panel Study, 2008-2009
In the future, how likely are you to give money to a religious organization? V085199E from American National Election Studies, Time Series Study, 2008
Give money to a religious organization? V085129 from American National Election Studies, Time Series Study, 2008
Many people are finding it more difficult to make contributions to church or charity as much as they used to. How about you -- were you able to contribute any money to church or charity in the last twelve months? GIVRELIG from General Social Survey, 1996
In which, if any, of the fields listed on this card have you and the members of your family or household contributed some money or other property in 1995? C. Religious organizations TOTRELIG from General Social Survey, 1996
Approximately how much money or the cash equivalent of property have you contributed in each of the fields listed above in the past twelve months? C. Religious organizations W11ZD25 from American National Election Studies, Panel Study, 2008-2009
Have you done this, or have you never done it? Gave money to a religious organization. TVMONEY2 from Southern Focus Poll, South Survey, Fall 1996
ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO SAID THEY HAVE CONTRIBUTED MONEY TO A MINISTRY THEY LEARNED ABOUT ON TV: Do you mind telling me about how much you contributed last year to ministries you learned about on television? CHCHIMPT from Economic Values Survey, 1992
Do you mostly agree or mostly disagree with each of these statements? -- Giving money to churches is more important than giving it to other organizations. GIVERLGN from Economic Values Survey, 1992
How much money did you give last year to religious organizations of all kinds? (Record dollar amount) IMPTTITH from Economic Values Survey, 1992
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE WHO ATTEND RELIGIOUS SERVICES. When you attend religious services, how important is each of the following to you: very important, fairly important, not very important, or not at all important? -- the opportunity to give back some of the money God has given you RELA2_13 from America's Evangelicals
(ASK IF Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? Donate money to your church or place of worship RELALT13 from America's Evangelicals
(ASK IF NOT Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? (RANDOMIZE LIST) Donate money to your church or place of worship RELALT29 from America's Evangelicals
(ASK IF Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? Given money or time to a Christian organization to help spread the gospel in the U.S. or overseas RELALT9 from America's Evangelicals
(ASK IF NOT Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? (RANDOMIZE LIST) Given money or time to a religious organization to help spread the gospel in the U.S. or overseas PROPGIVE from Faith Communities Today (FACT) 2000, Combined File
During the past 12 months, what methods did your congregation use to encourage financial giving among members? Teaching that giving a proportion of one's income, not tithing per se, is sufficient TITHING from Faith Communities Today (FACT) 2000, Combined File
During the past 12 months, what methods did your congregation use to encourage financial giving among members? Teaching that a 10% tithe belongs to God, is due God and should be given to God GIVECONG from General Social Survey, 1998
During the last year, approximately how much money did you and the other family members in your household contribute to each of the following: To your local congregation? GIVEOTH from General Social Survey, 1998
During the last year, approximately how much money did you and the other family members in your household contribute to each of the following: To non-religious charities, organizations, or causes? GIVEREL from General Social Survey, 1998
During the last year, approximately how much money did you and the other family members in your household contribute to each of the following: To other religious organizations, programs, or causes? ZGIVEREL from Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey, 2000
Zscore: 37A. Money contributed to church or spiritual community (standardized score)--see summary documentation for more information on ZGIVEREL CARDFUND from Survey of Chicago Catholics, 2007
Did you contribute money to the Cardinal's Annual Appeal this year? GDCTH_6 from Survey of Chicago Catholics, 2007
To be a good Catholic, do you have to . . .? Donate time and money to help your parish PARFUND from Survey of Chicago Catholics, 2007
Did you contribute money to your parish this past year? GIVEREL from Social Capital Community Survey, 2006
37A. People and families contribute money, property or other assets for a wide variety of charitable purposes. During the past twelve months, approximately how much money did you and the other family members in your household contribute to all religious causes, including your local religious congregation? (IF NECESSARY: PROMPT WITH CATEGORIES) (IF NECESSARY: By contribution, I mean a voluntary contribution with no intention of making a profit or obtaining goods or services for yourself.) (IF NECESSARY: REPEAT ASSURANCES OF CONFIDENTIALITY) DONATION from ABC News Church in Crisis Poll, 2002
[Asked of Catholics only], Has this issue caused you personally to give less money in donations to the church, to give more money in donations to the church, or has your giving to the church remained about the same? CHURCH8 from Faith and Community Survey of Four Indianapolis Neighborhoods, 1997
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE WHO RESPONDED THAT THEY WERE A MEMBER OF THEIR PLACE OF WORSHIP: Did you donate any money to your place of worship during 1996? LDSCONTB from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (Salt Lake City Sample)
In the list below, please indicate each of the various funds of the LDS Church to which you make regular contributions: TITHING from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (Salt Lake City Sample)
Most of us probably feel that failure to live up to the Lord's commandments will have an adverse effect on our standing in His eyes, but that weakness in some commandments might be more serious than weakness in others. By circling the appropriate numbers below, please indicate how serious you believe each of the following to be -- Paying an incomplete tithing DONATION from Faith and Community Survey of Four Indianapolis Neighborhoods, 1997
During 1996, approximately how much money did you donate to your place of worship? NOPARISH from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1993
The following statements deal with what you think it takes to be a good Catholic. Please tell me if you think a person can be a good Catholic without performing these actions. -- Without donating time or money to your parish. ACTGOSP from Religious Identity and Influence Survey, 1996
[ASKED OF GROUP 1 AND GROUP 2] Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years a lot, some, or none?: Given money or time to a Christian organization to help spread the gospel in the U.S. or overseas? GCOMB from Philanthropy Panel Study, 2003
(Not counting the donations you just told me about, during 2002) did you [or anyone in your family] donate to any organization that served a combination of purposes? For example, the United Way, the United Jewish Appeal, the Catholic Charities, or your local community foundation? GRELIG from Philanthropy Panel Study, 2003
Did you make any donations specifically for religious purposes or spiritual development, for example to a church, synagogue, mosque, TV or radio ministry? Please do not include donations to schools, hospitals, and other charities run by religious organizations GSCREEN from Philanthropy Panel Study, 2003
During the year 2002, did you [or anyone in your family] donate money, assets, or property/goods, with a combined value of more than $25 to religious or charitable organizations? RELTIMES from Middletown Area Study (Autumn), 1981
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WATCH RELIGIOUS BROADCAST ON TELEVISION AND SEND DONATIONS OR CONTRIBUTIONS: Have you done this: FMLYGIVE from Survey of Northern California Church Bodies, 1963
Amount of money per week respondent's family gives to church. TITHING from Survey of Northern California Church Bodies, 1963
Would you please read each of the items listed below and decide whether you think it is absolutely necessary for salvation, probably would help in gaining salvation, or probably has no influence on salvation. -- Tithing DONATION from National Survey of the Religious Life Futures Project, 1990
How do you evaluate the following activities as contributing to your spiritual and personal fulfillment? If you do not engage in a particular activity, choose the 'I do not do this' code. -- Personal donations of money to worthy causes RELTVDON from Middletown Area Study (Autumn), 1981
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WATCH RELIGIOUS BROADCAST ON TELEVISION: Do you send donations or contributions to a television evangelist, preacher, or program? STEWEMP4 from Indiana Mainline Churches, 1986
Think about the emphasis on stewardship and giving in your congregation, indicating the emphasis on particular forms of stewardship. -- Emphasis on tithing or proportionate giving ARELIG from Philanthropy Panel Study, 2001
Altogether, what was the total dollar value of all donations you [and your family] made in 2000 towards religious purposes? GCOMB from Philanthropy Panel Study, 2001
Not counting the donations you just told me about, (during 2000) did you [or anyone in your family] donate to any organization that served a combination of purposes? For example, the United Way, the United Jewish Appeal, the Catholic Charities, or your local community foundation? GRELIG from Philanthropy Panel Study, 2001
Did you make any donations specifically for religious purposes or spiritual development, for example to a church, synagogue, mosque, TV or radio ministry? Please do not include donations to schools, hospitals, and other charities run by religious organizations. I will be asking you about those donations next. GSCREEN from Philanthropy Panel Study, 2001
During the year 2000, did you [or anyone in your family] donate money, assets, or property, with a combined value of more than $25 to religious or charitable organizations? TITHING from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (San Francisco Sample)
Most of us probably feel that failure to live up to the Lord's commandments will have an adverse effect on our standing in His eyes, but that weakness in some commandments might be more serious than weakness in others. By circling the appropriate numbers below, please indicate how serious you believe each of the following to be -- Paying an incomplete tithing DONMONEY from Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1988
I have donated money to a religious institution. RASMONY from Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1988
I have gone into the local community to raise money for a religious organization. REFDONT from Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1988
I have refused to donate money to a religious institution. REFDONT from Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1986
I have refused to donate money to a religious institution. RASMONY from Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1986
I have gone into the local community to raise money for a religious organization. RASMONY from Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1987
I have gone into the local community to raise money for a religious organization. REFDONT from Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1987
I have refused to donate money to a religious institution. DONMONEY from Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1986
I have donated money to a religious institution. DONMONEY from Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1987
I have donated money to a religious institution.