Changing Landscape of Philanthropy

Philanthropy is occurring at a greater scale, faster pace, and in more complex forms than ever before. The Center examines the motivations and strategies for philanthropic behavior; new forms of philanthropic activity and structures (e.g., donor advised funds, giving circles, social venture partners); and the impact of these trends on the capacity of philanthropy, nonprofits, and the community. By documenting the changing philanthropic landscape, the Center seeks to foster a better understanding of philanthropy and the nonprofit sector.

The Center's work to date in this area includes the following:

New Philanthropy
Report (PDF)
Highlights (PDF)

California Foundations
California Foundations 2004: Trends and Patterns Report (PDF)
California Foundations 2004: Trends and Patterns Highlights (PDF)
2000-2001 Update (PDF)
1999 Atlas (PDF)
Trends and Patterns (PDF)
1998 Statistical Profile (PDF)
A Snapshot (PDF)

Health Philanthropy in California
Report (PDF)
Highlights (PDF)

Philanthropic Activity in California's Central Valley
Report (PDF)

Philanthropy and Social Capital in Los Angeles
Report (PDF)
Highlights (PDF)
Paper: "Social Capital in Los Angeles: Findings from the Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey" (PDF)

Community Foundations
Paper: "Community Foundations, Organizational Strategy and Public Policy" (PDF)
Paper: "Community Foundation Development and Social Capital" (PDF)

Los Angeles Foundations
Report (PDF)
Highlights (PDF)

Volunteering
Paper: "Volunteer Behavior among Asian American Groups in the United States" (PDF)