To help in answering this question, you may want to consult our new Update on Funding for Children and Youth (in PDF format). This brief report provides an overview of the growth of foundation funding for children and youth from 1996 to 2001 and compares this growth to the record increases in overall foundation giving during this period. It also explores changes in foundation giving for children and youth by purpose, presents breakdowns of funding for subsets of children and youth, and examines giving for children and youth by type of support and funder and recipient locations.
You can also find useful information on foundation giving for children and youth by visiting FC Stats. FC Stats is a free online resource that provides users with ready access to a wealth of statistical data on U.S. private and community foundations and their funding patterns. FC Stats currently offers more than 2,800 data tables available only from the Foundation Center. These tables and ranked lists provide the most frequently requested types of summary financial data on foundations. FC Stats is produced from the Center's research database, the authoritative national statistical data source on grantmaking foundations.
For other statistical information on giving to children and youth organizations, see our FAQ "Where can I find statistical data on U.S. charities?"
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