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Foundations Respond to the
Economic Crisis

This map displays the distribution of the most recent support by U.S. foundations to aid those affected by the downturn. Drill down to see the details.
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Best ARRA Funding Resources

The Foundation Center has collected the best resources on how nonprofits may be able to access stimulus package funding. This map connects you to information about funding and other opportunities by state.

In Their Own Words

Foundation Giving Forecast

Many foundations have publicly announced their plans for how they will respond to the economic crisis. We've compiled an overview of these announcements and related news from the Center's Philanthropy News Digest and other sources.

PubHub Reports

Reports from PubHub relating to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Electronic Release of Clinical Laboratory Results: A Review of State and Federal Policy
January 2010

Based on a review of state and federal laws and interviews with stakeholders, examines various approaches to permitting the release of test results and issues and implications for implementing health information technology and health information exchange.


Benchmarking 2009: Trends in Education Philanthropy
December 2009

Based on a survey of GFE members, examines how the economic crisis and expanded federal investments in education have affected funding, priorities, strategies, and challenges. Highlights trends in collaborations, innovation, and policy engagement.


Philanthropy In/Sight: Detroit

Use this interactive map to visualize who's giving and who's getting grants in metropolitan Detroit, a region of the U.S. hit hard by the recession.

Webinar

Obama, the Economic Crisis,
and the Persistence of Hope

December 2, 2009
A panel of social justice practitioners considers how the social justice movement has evolved in a changed political and economic landscape. Steven Lawrence, director of research at the Foundation Center, moderates.

Research Advisory

Foundations' Year-end Outlook for Giving and the Sector

November 2009
By Steven Lawrence, Director of Research
Foundation giving will likely decline by more than 10 percent in 2009 according to survey findings released by the Foundation Center. Based on responses of close to 600 foundations, Foundations' Year-end Outlook for Giving and the Sector also finds that continued reductions are expected in 2010.

Commentary

Turning Crisis Into Opportunity: A Conversation With Two Nonprofit Sector Leaders

July 22, 2009

In an unprecedented event that brought together Foundation Center president Bradford K. Smith and GuideStar president and CEO Robert G. Ottenhoff for the first time, the two nonprofit sector thought leaders discussed how nonprofits are weathering the economic storm, how foundations are responding to support the sector, and the challenges, strategies, and opportunities for both going forward.
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