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.
VLDONATEP
Gave money or possesions worth more than $25 to a political organization, party or campaign in past year
- Codes
- Description
- Comparability
- Universe
- Availability
- Flags
- Questionnaire Text
- UnHarmonized Variables
Codes and Frequencies
Description
VLDONATEP indicates whether the respondent gave money or possessions with a combined value of more than $25 to a political organization, party, or campaign in the past year.
This variable is part of the Volunteer Supplement.
Universe
- Sep 2017, Sep 2019, Sep 2021, and Sep 2023: All persons interviewed for the Volunteering and Civic Life Supplement (VLSUPINT).
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - |
