Monthly CPS data are not currently being released amidst the U.S. federal government shut down. Once the September 2025 monthly data are available, we will process and release them as quickly as possible via IPUMS.
- Codes
- Description
- Comparability
- Universe
- Availability
- Flags
- Questionnaire Text
- UnHarmonized Variables
Codes and Frequencies
Description
VLDONATE reports whether or not the person donated more than $25 in money, assets, or property to a charitable or religious organization in the past year.
This variable is part of the Volunteer Supplement.
Universe
- Sep 2008 - Sep 2015: Persons age 15+.
- Sep 2017, Sep 2019, Sep 2021, and Sep 2023: Persons age 16+.
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 – 2015 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - |
