Research Reports

What are the latest trends in foundation growth and giving? Our Foundation Center research team provides the answers through a range of benchmark studies and reports based on data drawn from our authoritative research database. Discover patterns of funding by state or region, subject area, and more to educate yourself, your board, your clients, and constituents about the world of foundation philanthropy today.

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	Social Justice Grantmaking II: An Update on U.S. Foundation Trends NEW! This report provides insights into trends in the field, based on 20 interviews with leading funders and activists.
	Accelerating Change for Women and Girls: The Role of Women's Funds NEW! This report examines patterns of giving by women's funds and their role in spearheading social change.
	Foundation Yearbook: Facts and Figures on Private and Community Foundations NEW! The growth in number, giving amounts, and assets of all active U.S. foundations, 1975-2007 with estimates for 2008.
	Foundation Growth and Giving Estimates: Current Outlook Estimates of giving for 2008 and actual giving and assets for 2007, with the top 100 foundations list and the outlook for 2009.
	Foundation Giving Trends: Update on Funding Priorities This report examines recent grantmaking patterns of more than 1,000 larg U.S. foundations.
	Foundations Today Series Get hold of the latest facts on foundation growth and giving trends with this popular research series.
	Philanthropy Annual: 2008 Review The year in philanthropy, focused on news, people, and trends that are shaping the field, including an article on new grantmaker practices, essays on diversity in philanthropy and the impact of the economic downturn.
	Philanthropy Annual: 2007 Review A yearly publication that highlights the news, issues, people, organizations, and giving trends that are shaping the philanthropic field.
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