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Philanthropy Facts & Figures
Over the last 25 years, the field of philanthropy has grown exponentially – from 22,000 foundations in 1980 to over 71,000 foundations today. This philanthropic growth has been accompanied by an expansion of both volunteer leaders and professional staff and increased attention to the practice of grantmaking.The Forum, regional associations, and other organizations across the country respond to this need by offering a variety of educational resources to help inform the public about regional philanthropy.
Overall, these resources help to increase the knowledge of charitable individuals and institutions, prospective donors and advisors, public policy advisors, the media, researchers, and others about philanthropic trends and their impact.
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- Chronicle of Philanthropy: Facts & Figures
Surveys conducted by The Chronicle of Philanthropy and to Chronicle articles that report on studies on philanthropy conducted by other organizations. - Facts & Figures About Charitable Organizations
Facts and figures from Independent Sector detailing the scope of the nonprofit sector, including the number and type of organizations, employment, and finances. - Foundation Center Research Studies: National Trends
Foundation Center funding trends reports provide the latest data available on every aspect of U.S. foundation philanthropy. Their team of research experts analyzes and interprets the data on foundations, providing a national data source unique for its scope, depth, and historical value.
