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In this publication, CF Insights highlights attributes that characterize community foundations in ways beyond asset values. 2013 Columbus Survey participants are ranked based on: Most Active Grantmakers—distribution rates, with percent of donor-advised assets Most Gifts per Capita—gifts per…

With this report, CF Insights' aim is to share a snapshot of community foundation asset growth and activity during 2012. The findings are based on 276 community foundation responses to the Columbus Survey as of June 2013.

In this publication, CF Insights highlights attributes that characterize community foundations in ways beyond asset values. 2012 Columbus Survey participants are ranked based on: Most Active Grantmakers—distribution rates, with percent of donor-advised assets Most Gifts per Capita—gifts per…

Includes results of the FY 2012 Columbus Survey of Community Foundations that pertain to the top 100 community foundations by asset size as of May 22, 2013. The table includes the community foundation name, amount of assets at the time of the survey, and fiscal year end (FYE). Stats are based on FY…

In this publication, CF Insights highlights attributes that characterize community foundations in ways beyond asset values. 2011 Columbus Survey participants are ranked based on: Most Active Grantmakers—distribution rates, with percent of donor-advised assets Most Gifts per Capita—gifts per…

Outlines survey findings about the performance of community foundations in 2011, including trends in asset levels, grantmaking levels, grant distribution rates, growth in donor-advised funds, operating budgets, and revenue sources.

Includes results of the FY 2011 Columbus Survey of Community Foundations that pertain to the top 100 community foundations by asset size as of May 1, 2012. The table includes the community foundation name, amount of assets at the time of the survey, and fiscal year-end (FYE).

In this publication, CF Insights highlights attributes that characterize community foundations in ways beyond asset values. 2010 Columbus Survey participants are ranked based on: Most Active Grantmakers—distribution rates, with percent of donor-advised assets Most Gifts per Capita—gifts per…

Provides a snapshot of community foundation asset growth and activity during 2010. Findings are based on over 250 community foundation responses to a Columbus Foundation survey as of March 2011. Looks at trends, grantmaking, operating expenses, and other metrics.

Includes results of the 2010 Columbus Survey of Community Foundations that pertain to the top 100 community foundations by asset size as of April 28, 2011. Chart includes the community foundation name, amount of assets at time of survey, and fiscal year end (FYE). Stats are based on 2009 data.

With this report, "Guideposts on the Path to Recovery," CF Insights' aim is to share 2009 highlights following a February 2009 report that looked in depth at 2008 results. This report is based on over 200 community foundations' contributions to the Columbus Survey as of March 2010.

Includes results of the 2009 Columbus Survey of Community Foundations that pertain to the top 100 community foundations by asset size. The table includes the community foundation name, amount of assets at the time of the survey, and fiscal year-end (FYE).

This report, developed from Columbus Survey data, highlights trends in common metrics across the community foundation field. The report provides 2008 results. This field-wide data begins to answer the question of how community foundations have fared in the economic crisis. It is important to note…

Are you a fiduciary that oversees an endowment at a Private or Community Foundation? The Council on Foundations-Commonfund Study of Investment of Endowments for Private and Community Foundations (CCSF) is widely recognized as the leading source on investment and governance policies and practices.…