The LDS Church spent $906 million on member welfare programs in 2021, including bishops' storehouses, fast offering assistance, family services counseling, employment aid, and Deseret Industries. By 2024, the combined welfare and humanitarian figure reached $1.45 billion across 192 countries.
No other denomination operates a welfare infrastructure at this scale. The system functions as a comprehensive safety net for members in need, funded by voluntary fast offerings and tithing. (Church-reported figures.)
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