In a time when we are all competing for dollars that come from a smaller pot, a rejection letter or drop in funding amount is inevitable this year. However, as I have noted previously, foundations are still giving.
Where does the money go?
The easy way to figure this out is to look back at a funders 990s or grants award list, but what about the big bucks?
The Foundation Center does a stellar job of compiling statistics about which organizations receive the most funding. You can look up who received the most funding in your metro area, your state and the trends in subject area for at least the past five years.
Here is a sample listing of the Top 50 Recipients of Foundation Grants in the State of Indiana, circa 2007. Data is available for all fifty states and the District of Columbia.
This is a valuable tool for consultants who work across multiple states and for determining trends in regional giving. There is a wealth of information in the statistics area of their Find Funders section. Check it out!
~Cheers!
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