Candid

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

One of the most common reasons people analyze Candid’s grant data is to understand year-over-year giving trends in the sector. At Candid, we collect data on millions of grants and other transactions awarded by hundreds of thousands of funders across the globe. Notes: “All transactions” are limited to those awarded by U.S.

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Candid

JUNE 29, 2023

ii This year, because we received so much rich information about foundations’ giving practices and priorities, we will share the findings in a three-part blog series. This 3% increase in grant dollars is much lower than the 12% annual increase in 2021 and 24% increase in 2020 (all figures are unadjusted for inflation).

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Candid

JULY 5, 2022

Several respondents indicated that their organizations are looking into more equitable, trust-based practices, inspiring cautious optimism that shifts in funder practice will take more permanent hold. Comparisons of FYE 2020 and FYE 2021 giving are unadjusted for inflation.) Top takeaways on FYE 2021 giving and payout .

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Putting this best practice into action, in 2019—two years after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico—the Amgen Foundation awarded $257,500 to the University of Puerto Rico for rebuilding efforts. . Cargill Foundation awarded several multi-year disaster grants in 2019. With wildfires posing an increasing threat in the U.S.,

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Candid

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This shift was marked by commitments of increased funding, greater flexibility in grantmaking practices, and a focus on social and economic systems transformation. Based on Candid data processed as of October 2023, approximately 78,133 grants valued at $16.8 billion have been awarded to advance racial equity since 2020.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

One such data story is this: Though long suspected, we finally have the data to confirm that 39 percent of our grant applications are duplicative across funders. Analysis of grant applications from 130 funders. Organizational Budgeting, Revenue Practices, and Forecasts (20 percent). Requested Grant Funding Related (20 percent).

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Candid

JUNE 23, 2022

On the donor side, it is dominated by corporate investors who largely execute their own projects rather than administer grants. They are more confident both in civil society organizations and in the power of giving, in comparison with the rest of Brazilian society. .

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