Entrepreneurs as Big Donors Entrepreneurs are among the most generous donors in the U.S., giving 25% more on average to charitable causes than other wealthy people, according to a Bank of America report. Very rich people--those with net assets of more than $50 million--gave 10 times as much on average as those with a net worth of between $5 million and $50 million. They gave the most to foundations and other grant-making funds (34.4%), health charities (20.5%), and education groups (14.8%). Education groups, religious organizations, foundations, donor-advised funds, and trusts were the most popular causes supported by all wealthy donors. More than 80% of those surveyed volunteered in some capacity. High-frequency volunteers (volunteered more than 200 hrs./yr.) averaged giving 17% more than other wealthy donors. Nearly 65% of wealthy donors gave to charitable campaigns; 41% stipulated gifts in their wills; and more than 31% contributed stocks. Christianity Leads World Religions Among the world's 6.7 billion population in 2008, 2.2 billion identify with Christianity (Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox and other), 1.4 billion are Muslim, 0.9 billion are Hindu, and 0.4 billion are Buddhist, and only 15 million (0.015 billion) are Jewish, according to International Bulletin of Missionary Research Vol. 32. Every 24 hours, the world counts a population net growth of 219,000 people. Christianity numbers 170,000 converts per day but 91,000 leave the faith for a net growth of 79,000 Christians each day. Among those who identify with the Christian faith: 27% are in Europe, 26% in Latin America, 20% are in Africa, 17% in Asia, and 10% in North America. The compilers know of 39,000 separate denominations and 3,684,000 congregations around the world. Church members globally have an income of $18,170 billion. Followers of the Christian faith have comprised approximately 33% of the world population since 1800.