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February 03, 2009

Foundation Center Research

The Foundation Center has recently released two reports:


A First Look at the Foundation and Corporate Response to the Economic Crisis (free PDF)
Steven Lawrence, Senior Director of Research, describes the range of support provided by institutional funders, based on preliminary data from nearly 50 grantmakers. While some funders are helping to prevent foreclosures, others are providing emergency assistance. Foundations are also interested in supporting research and education to develop a better understanding of the financial crisis.


Key Facts on Family Foundations (free PDF)
The Foundation Center’s annual update indicates that family foundations provided $18.5 billion in grants in 2007. Larger family foundations in the grants sample favored education programs and prioritized giving for the economically disadvantaged.


Visit the Foundation Center’s web site for more Research Advisories and reports.

Posted by on February 03, 2009 at 11:55 AM in economic conditions, for grantmakers, Foundation Center, reports |

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