The document celebrates 80 years of The Giving Institute and the 60th edition of Giving USA. It summarizes the histories of both organizations, noting that The Giving Institute was founded in 1935 and first published data on charitable giving in the 1940s, launching the first Giving USA report in 1956. Both organizations have played pivotal roles in supporting, researching, and increasing understanding of philanthropy in America over many decades. The report also highlights some key milestones and trends shown in Giving USA reports over the years.