Employee Well-Being at Risk During Times of Hyper Disruption
Nonprofit organizations are facing increasingly existential challenges — challenges that not only put their missions at risk, but threaten the well-being of their most valuable resource: their staff.
The Math Behind the Tax: How Proposed Private Foundation Tax Increases Could Reshape Grants to Nonprofits
The Johnson Center analyzed proposed tax increases for private foundations contained in the version of the 2025 tax bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. These changes could result in 3-15% drop in foundation dollars headed to nonprofits.
Nonprofits and Government Revenue: Understanding a Complex Relationship
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
Rachel Borashko recaps her experience attending the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership (NNIP) convening in Milwaukee this summer.
Using VoiceKent Survey Results to Advance Your Mission
2017 marked the first year of county-wide survey expansion thanks to a partnership between the Johnson Center and the Kent County Health Department.