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Trends by Region and State in 2007
Regions:
u The West experienced the fastest rate of growth in
the number of foundations
10%
Ch a nge in Fou ndation N um ber, Gi v ing,
and Assets by R egion, 2006 to 2007
Change in Number of Foundations
u The Northeast continued to lead in terms of total
number of foundations
u The West experienced the fastest growth in giving
5%
5.5%
3.7%
2.8%
3.5%
u All four regions showed asset gains, with the West
registering the largest increase in assets
0%
West
South
Midwest
Northeast
States:
u Forty-four states plus the District of Columbia
posted an increase in foundation giving
u Nebraska experienced the most rapid rate of
growth in giving; California led in actual grant
dollar gain
30%
20%
10%
22.3%
Change in Total Giving 1
18.8%
14%
4.7%
u New York foundations reported the largest amount
of giving overall
0%
West
South
Midwest
Northeast
u Delaware ranked first based on giving per capita
due to its small population and the presence of one
of the largest pharmaceutical operating foundations
15%
10%
13.2%
Change in Assets 1
10.9%
10.5%
9.3%
u All but two states reported asset increases
u Nebraska registered fastest rate of growth in assets
in 2007; California topped all states in actual asset
dollar gain
5%
0%
West
South
Midwest
Northeast
SOURCE: The Foundation Center, Foundation Yearbook, 2009.
1
Percent change based on current dollars.
Gr a ntm a k ing Fou ndations by State, 1975 and 2007
2,000 & Over
1,000–Under 2,000
500–Under 1,000
Under 500
1 9 7 5
Total Foundations = 21,877
2 0 0 7
Total Foundations = 75,187
Source: The Foundation Center, Foundation Yearbook, 2009.
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