Did the LDS Church Really Give $1.58 Billion to Charity in 2025?

Mormon Discussions Podcasts – Full Lineup · Mar 17, 2026 · 2h

The LDS Church has announced that it spent $1.58 billion in humanitarian and welfare assistance in 2025, a number the Church says represents record-level giving around the world. But what exactly is included in that number, and how much of it represents money the Church itself donated versus funds that passed through programs like fast offerings, welfare systems, and the “Giving Machines”? Tonight we break down the announcement, what the Church says it means, and why critics say the way the number is presented deserves a closer look.

We’ll also cover several other major stories in Mormon news…