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.
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Report // 11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2021
For the fifth year in a row, experts and thought leaders from the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy have examined changes in the field and identified 11 trends in philanthropy that we expect to see impacting our sector in 2021.
Report // An Evaluation of Private Foundation Model Portfolios, Investment Returns, & Payout Rates
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.
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.
Informe // 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.
Report // 11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2020
For the fourth year in a row, experts and thought leaders from the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy have examined changes in the field and identified 11 trends in philanthropy that we expect to see impacting our sector in 2020.
Report // Foundation Exits
The Johnson Center collaborated with Independent Sector to design and administer a survey to better understand practices in ending funding relationships from both the funders’ and grantees’ perspectives.
Report // Latinx Data Report
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 // Key Findings: VoiceKent 2017
This document shows key findings from VoiceKent 2017, a county-wide survey about residents’ views and experiences related to health and wellbeing, discrimination and inclusion, and overall quality of life in the greater Grand Rapids area.
Report // Grantmaking That Advances Equity
This teaching case aims to help grantmakers deepen their understanding of the complexity of equity-focused grantmaking efforts. This real-life example provides an opportunity to explore the key decision points, options, trade-offs, etc., involved in the choice to focus on equity in grantmaking.