Tracking the Investment Performance of Private Foundations, One Foundation at a Time

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Foundation Investment Performance

The FoundationMark Grantmaker Investment Value Index (“GIV Index”) fell nearly 12% in the first quarter of 2020. 

Commentary

Global equity markets have been been hit by the Coronavirus.

First Quarter Asset Decline is Worst in over a Decade:  Equity markets have been hit hard since hitting highs in mid February. Daily volatility has spiked.

Spring 2020 Newsletter

How Much do Foundations Give Per Year?

Measuring Giving in Dollars and as a Percent of Assets Examining foundation giving is best approached from two perspectives, first, in terms of actual dollars distributed by foundations each year, and secondly as a percentage of assets.  Below we provide answers to both. In doing so, we hope to demonstrate the relationship between asset levels […]