Essential Facts: Community Foundations 2026
Essential Facts: Community Foundations demonstrates the collective reach of community philanthropy and how these important organizations are amplifying generosity throughout the United States. It is intended as a resource for community foundation staff and stakeholders and an educational tool for media, donors, and those new to the field, highlighting emerging practices across the field and sharing stories of how those practices have led to positive outcomes and greater impact.
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Key Report Findings
- Community foundations vary widely in size and scope, and together they serve virtually the entire United States and its territories
- Thousands of people work at community foundations to support their communities and neighbors
- Community foundations work across a broad range of issues to advance the greater good
- Community foundations steward billions of dollars in charitable resources, staying ready to meet community needs when communities need it most
- Community foundations adopt policies and practices that keep charitable dollars moving and invested responsibly
- Community foundations are planning for the long term
