Research Reports

The Foundation Center provides you with effective, timely research on foundations and charitable giving.

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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	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.
	Philanthropy Annual Set Save $5! The Philanthropy Annual Set includes our two most recent compendiums Philanthropy Annual: 2009 Review and Philanthropy Annual: 2008 Review.
	International Grantmaking IV: An Update on U.S. Foundation Trends This study documents the latest developments in international giving by U.S. foundations.
	California Foundations: A Profile of the State's Grantmaking Community Focuses on changes in foundation resources from 1999 to 2004, giving estimates for 2005, and the outlook for 2006 giving.
	New York Metropolitan Area Foundations: A Profile of the Grantmaking Community This study examines the size, scope and giving patterns of foundations based in the eight-county New York metropolitan area.
	Arts Funding IV: An Update on Foundation Trends This new report provides a framework for understanding trends in foundation funding for arts and culture.
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