Report // 2024 National Study on Donor Advised Funds
The 2024 Nationa Study on Donor Advised Funds represents the most extensive independent study on DAFs to date.
Webinar // 11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2023
Authors and researchers from the Johnson Center’s “11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2023” report discuss this year’s trends and their relevance to the daily work of nonprofits, foundations, donors, advisors, and others.
Annual Report 2021–2022
Fiscal year 2022 was a year of transition for the Johnson Center — both forward and up — with a focus on the strategic expansion of our staff, celebrating our 30th anniversary, and identifying our next executive director.
Report // Michigan Statewide Nonprofit Leadership Census 2022
The Michigan Statewide Nonprofit Leadership Census identifies the percentage of BIPOC nonprofit leaders across the state to provide a clear understanding of the racial and ethnic composition of staff members and boards at nonprofits.
Video // Disrupting Data Injustice
Professor Renée Cummings shares a presentation about data, algorithms, artificial intelligence, and justice — including the journey that led her to data ethics and why we need to be better informed about this emerging field.
Use Cases from Publicly Available IRS Form 990 Data
This list of use cases shares how researchers, governments, organizations, and companies are using open 990 data from IRS Forms 990, 990-EZ, and 990-PF for a variety of public interest projects.
Informe // Equidad en salud y los determinantes sociales de salud
Este informe investiga cuantos recursos para promover la salud están distribuidos de manera desigual dentro de 17 areas de censo por las partes oeste y sudoeste de la ciudad.
Report // Health Equity in Grand Rapids’ “Neighborhoods of Focus”
The Health Equity in Grand Rapids’ “Neighborhoods of Focus” Social Determinants of Health Report investigates how many health-promoting resources are unevenly distributed within 17 census tracts across the west and southeast portions of the city.
Webinar // A Data-Informed Dialogue on DAF Payout
This webinar features national foundation leaders and researchers to explore key findings of a DAF payout study and considers how they might inform foundation policies, practices, and grantmaking goals.
Report // An Evaluation of Community Foundation Investment Returns & Payout Rates
This 2021 report commissioned by the Council of Michigan Foundations deepens and expands past research exploring payout rates for community foundations.