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U.S. Giving Tops the $400 Billion Mark for the First Time
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
In its latest report, Giving USA estimates total giving in America in 2017 topped the $400 billion threshold for the first time.
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Giving USA 2021: In a year of unprecedented events and challenges, charitable giving reached a record $471.44 billion in 2020
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
While a strong year-end stock market and giving in response to COVID-19 and racial justice efforts drove growth in contributions, a tumultuous year created an uneven picture.
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National Study Reports Foundations Maintained or Increased Spending in 2020; Long-Term Investment Returns Held Steady
Monday, August 23, 2021
The annual Council on Foundations-Commonfund study found that private foundations reported an average 13.1 percent return on their investment assets last year, and that 33 percent of foundations to increased their giving over 2019.
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Giving USA: Total U.S. charitable giving remained strong in 2021, reaching $484.85 billion
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Thanks to strong year for the stock market and GDP, 2021 giving nearly kept pace with inflation following 2020’s record year and outpouring of support for unprecedented events.
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The Council on Foundations opens 2024 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Survey
Friday, March 8, 2024
The Council on Foundations’ annual Grantmaker Salary and Benefits (GSB) Survey is open now through May 16, 2024.
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Giving USA: U.S. charitable giving totaled $557.16 billion in 2023
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Giving reached a high in current dollars but did not outpace inflation.
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2024 Donor-Advised Fund Report: Grantmaking to Charities Remains Steady at $54.77 Billion Despite Contributions Decreasing
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
National Philanthropic Trust's 18th annual DAF report details that while overall individual giving and DAF contributions decreased, charitable organizations benefited as DAF philanthropy provided stability.
