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Over the last 25 years, the field of philanthropy has grown dramatically – from 22,000 foundations in 1980 to over 71,000 foundations today. Accompanied by an expansion of both volunteer leaders and professional staff, this philanthropic growth has increased attention to the practice of grantmaking. The Forum, regional associations, and other organizations across the country are responding 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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- Regional Capital Campaign Reports
Find regional snapshots of capital and endowment fundraising across the United States. - Regional Economic Outlook Reports
View reports that assess the outlook for grantmaking and discuss factors that affect the direction of giving growth in a particular region. - Regional Giving Studies
Regional giving studies are a necessary tool used to identify patterns of organized giving in a community or region. - Estates & Charitable Bequest Data
Find estate tax and charitable bequest information collected by the IRS by state.
