Trends 2025

About the Trends Report

The Trends report captures and tracks leading trends in the field of family philanthropy. Conducted every five years, this research identifies emerging issues, changes in funding priorities and governance practices, innovative approaches to giving and decision making, and anticipated future giving patterns and practices among US-based philanthropic families nationally. Ultimately, it aims to equip donors with data they can apply to their decision making.

Trends 2025 is the third iteration of the report. Fill in the form below to access the report.

The Trends 2025 Report is proudly supported by Bank of America.

Past Trends Reports

Trends 2020

Results of the Second National Benchmark Survey of Family Foundations shares updated trends on the governance and management practices of U.S. family foundations, and includes new questions relevant to ongoing changes in the field including issues of equity, place-based giving, transparency, the role of the donor, and the question of spend down versus perpetuity.

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Trends 2015

This report, conducted by the Urban Institute in partnership with the National Center for Family Philanthropy, shares results and key findings from the first national benchmark survey of family foundations. Key findings included those on size and scope, place-based giving, family dynamics, and engaging the next generation.

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