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Nonprofits and Government Revenue: Understanding a Complex Relationship

February 18, 2025

By Tory Martin

How reliant are nonprofits on federal government funding? Two studies released in recent weeks tackle this question from different angles, offering insights that not only illuminate the current funding landscape but also reveal persistent gaps in the sector’s data infrastructure.

Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities and Disaggregated Data

October 9, 2024

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Michigan’s task force improved data collection on racial disparities in COVID-19 to address systemic healthcare inequities.

A Comprehensive Field Scan of Youth Philanthropy to Inform its Support and Development

December 6, 2022

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Camille Gerville-Reache shares research that examines how youth engagement improves philanthropy. She highlights the need for greater support and representation of young people in philanthropy.

Supporting Health Equity in Michigan Communities

November 15, 2022

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Groundwork’s Melanie Wong shares how her organization is using data from a new Johnson Center report to inform their work toward greater health equity and opportunity in Michigan communities.

Inclusión Económica en Grand Rapids, Mich.

April 21, 2020

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Este informe presenta una revisión actualizada del progreso hacia la inclusión económica en el área de Grand Rapids, Mich.

Economic Inclusion in Grand Rapids, Mich.

April 21, 2020

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

This report from our Community Data and Research Lab offers key economic data on several Grand Rapids, Mich. neighborhoods to support ongoing work to promote inclusive growth in our city.

We’re Better Together: A Reflection on the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership Convening

September 17, 2019

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Rachel Borashko recaps her experience attending the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership (NNIP) convening in Milwaukee this summer.

Announcing the Community Data and Research Lab at the Johnson Center

September 11, 2019

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

The Community Research Institute at the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy is now the Community Data and Research Lab.

Using VoiceKent Survey Results to Advance Your Mission

August 6, 2019

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

2017 marked the first year of county-wide survey expansion thanks to a partnership between the Johnson Center and the Kent County Health Department.

Invite in the City: Learning From Audience Data at the Grand Rapids Art Museum

April 16, 2019

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

The Grand Rapids Art Museum partnered with the Johnson Center for a research study to help them better understand, engage, and serve the community.

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