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05.01.13

Study Examines Political Leanings and Donor Behavior

Contrary to conventional wisdom, conservatives and liberals are equally generous in their donation habits, though they do support different causes, according to a Massachusetts Institute of Technology study, “Who Really Gives? Partisanship and Charitable Giving in the United States.” Liberals are much more likely to donate to secular organizations and conservatives give a greater percentage to religious causes, especially their own congregation.

Additionally, charitable contributions fluctuate based on the political landscape. Individuals in Democratic states donate less money to small not-for-profits when a Republican occupies the White House and vice versa. Conversely, having a president of the same party increases the average and total donations to not-for-profits at a state level.

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08.11.25

ORBA Ranked as a 2025 Top 200 Firm by INSIDE Public Accounting
CHICAGO — ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, has once again been recognized as a 2025 IPA Top 200 Firm by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA). This marks the eleventh time since 2013 that ORBA has made the list of the country’s top firms. In the IPA’s annual report, ORBA is ranked #113, climbing five spots higher than last year, and is the highest ranked of the six Illinois firms on the Top 200 list.

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