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Benchmarking Beyond Asset Size: Top 100 Community Foundations

Benchmarking Beyond Asset Size: Top 100 Community Foundations

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Publish date: 
July, 2016
Source(s): 
CF Insights & Foundation Center

What is the state of the community foundation field? The 2015 Columbus Survey Findings is a detailed snapshot of foundation growth and related operational activity during the 2015 fiscal year. Gathered through the annual Columbus Survey, the dataset and related findings from this latest edition of the "census of the community foundation field" will allow you to understand your organization's place in relation to the field as a whole.

The report identifies a slowdown in asset growth after several years of rapid field expansion, with respondents seeing a median increase of less than 1%. Positive trends did emerge in grantmaking as well as operating efficiency, the latter represented by margins generated by foundations that in turn have a greater capacity to invest in their communities. These findings and more are unpacked through this newly refreshed, visual-driven report.

CF Insights thanks the 271 community foundations that have contributed to a robust FY 2015 dataset which informed this analysis. Access the Data for all reporting community foundations, access the Top 100 Community Foundations by Asset Size, and see how you on operational metrics in Benchmarking Beyond Asset Size: Top 100 Lists.

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