Science of Philanthropy Initiative
Evidence-based research on charitable giving The Science of Philanthropy Initiative (SPI) is a research and outreach project that utilizes rigorous quantitative methods and partnerships with the philanthropic community to explore the motivations behind charitable giving. Funded by a generous grant from The John Templeton Foundation, the overarching goal of SPI is to develop a deeper […]
A History of Modern Philanthropy
500 years of philanthropic history Philanthropy has a global history that goes back centuries. The National Philanthropic Trust has created a website A History of Modern Philanthropy to illuminate that history. The site categorizes giving in five separate time periods between 1500 and the present and uses more than 200 audio and visual files to […]
California Foundation Stats
California Foundation Stats database This online dashboard of statewide foundation giving offers key statistics for California institutional philanthropy. Using this tool you can review the overall philanthropic landscape, identify the top funders in a particular field or region and discover the major funders in your area.
The Human Needs Index
The Human Needs Index (HNI), offers a multidimensional way to measure poverty and its effects. Prepared quarterly by The Salvation Army in partnership with Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy using data amassed since 2004, the HNI provides the clearest illumination yet of trends in poverty and vulnerability. It is a critical tool for […]
