The median community foundation in this sample saw a 15% year-over-year increase in gifts received, with nearly 64% of all community foundations seeing gains over the previous year. Roughly one-third of the community foundations in this sample saw fundraising totals increase by more than 50% (a “dramatic increase” in the chart below) in FY24.
Grantmaking increased among all asset size cohorts for the fourth consecutive year, with the median community foundation increasing their giving by 9%. (n=425)
Median change in gifts: 15%
| Type of activity | Dramatic decrease | Moderate decrease | Neutral | Moderate increase | Dramatic increase | Median change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gifts | 9% | 23% | 16% | 18% | 34% | 15% |
| Grants | 2% | 18% | 32% | 32% | 17% | 9% |