The Generational Giving Crisis — How Does Per-Capita Giving Change as Members Age?

Executive summary

Global Adventist tithe reached $3.05 billion in 2024, growing 1.5% from 2023. But beneath this headline lies a potential structural crisis: the church does not publicly track giving by age cohort, making it impossible to know whether younger members are replacing the giving capacity of aging Boomers. Broader church giving research shows concerning trends — average donations dropped 9.2% (inflation-adjusted) in 2025, tithe gifts slightly outpace inflation but discretionary giving is flat, and you...