Collier County is the most charitable county in Florida.

Collier County, Florida has emerged as a beacon of generosity and compassion, claiming the prestigious title of the most charitable county in the Sunshine State. According a new study by SmartAsset, a financial company., the residents of Collier County have showcased an unwavering commitment to giving back to their community. With an impressive array of charitable initiatives, passionate volunteers, and a collective spirit of altruism, this county has set an inspiring example for the rest of Florida and beyond.

As a proportion of income, certain counties performed better than others, such as Martin County (3.13 percent) and Palm Beach (3.07 percent). In that ranking, Collier ranked fourth, According to a recent article by Shelby Coleman of Naples Daily News

However, Collier, home to numerous well-known fundraising events, kept the proportion of locals contributing under control.

History of the survey
The most charitable counties in Florida are highlighted in a SmartAsset report from 2023. In order to gauge generosity, researchers compared charitable gifts as a percentage of net income with the share of taxpayer-made donations.

Findings
As a proportion of total income, 2.99% of residents in Collier County give money to charity; by contrast, the state of Florida’s rate is 1.25%. While the state’s general proportion is 4.54%, Collier County has a startling 11.87% of individual tax returns that reflect charitable donations.

About Collier

It is not really unexpected that Collier County has been named the most philanthropic. The county is made up of cities, particularly Naples and Marco Island, which are home to exceedingly affluent people and their respective businesses. The Naples Children & Education Foundation raises enormous amounts of money via charitable events like the Naples Winter Wine Festival. For the benefit of kids in Collier County in 2023, the event collected close to $26 million.

Implications
The SWFL region’s rising national attractiveness will continue to increase if it is named “Most Generous County.” With Collier County leading several lists of the finest locations to live, Collier County has grown in popularity throughout the years.

The population of Collier County has increased from 370,000 to approximately 400,000 since the outbreak.

Listed are the Top 10 most charitable counties in Florida:

Collier
Monroe
Martin
Palm Beach
Walton
Sarasota
St. Johns
Indian River
Nassau
Gadsden

This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News