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Informe // Equidad en salud y los determinantes sociales de salud

April 5, 2022

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

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”

March 29, 2022

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

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.

Report // Time-Limited Foundations

December 15, 2021

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

This resource provides insights, practical implications, and lessons learned for foundations and donors considering a defined lifespan for their giving.

Report // Analysis of Donor Advised Funds from a Community Foundation Perspective

June 23, 2021

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

This 2021 report commissioned by the Council of Michigan Foundations examines the payout rates of DAFs administered by Michigan community foundations.

Report // An Evaluation of Community Foundation Investment Returns & Payout Rates

March 17, 2021

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

This 2021 report commissioned by the Council of Michigan Foundations deepens and expands past research exploring payout rates for community foundations.

Webinar // From the Research: A National View of Foundation Investment Returns & Payout Rates

March 4, 2021

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

In this webinar, our panelists take a deep dive into the research behind a 2020 study of private and community foundation investment returns and payout rates.

Report // An Evaluation of Private Foundation Model Portfolios, Investment Returns, & Payout Rates

December 15, 2020

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

This 2020 report commissioned by the Council of Michigan Foundations deepens and expands past research exploring the 5% payout rate for private foundations.

Report // Economic Inclusion in Grand Rapids, Mich.

September 14, 2020

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

A new 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.

Report // Latinx Data Report

August 1, 2019

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

The Latinx Data Report helps highlight the perceptions and experiences of Grand Rapids’ Latinx residents related to topics such as housing, education, health, and food accessibility.

Report // Dynamics of Hosting Giving Circles and Collective Giving Groups

November 12, 2018

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

In 2018, the Collective Giving Research Group released “Dynamics of Hosting Giving Circles and Collective Giving Groups.” This final report of a three-part series explores the hosting experiences of community foundations and other organizations.

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