Articles in This Pillar
The DAF Controversy: $2 Trillion in Limbo | Grants.Club
Investigative analysis of how donor advised funds capture 38% of individual giving while bypassing nonprofit support requirements.
The Dance of Deception: Why Funders and Grantees Can't Be Honest
The systemic dishonesty at the heart of philanthropy — and the trust-based practices fixing it.
Foundation Payout Rates: Why 5% Is No Longer Enough
Explore why the 5% foundation payout rate needs reform. Learn about the case for 6% minimum, legislative initiatives, and impact on nonprofits.
MacKenzie Scott Effect: Philanthropy's Trust Revolution
Analyzing how Yield Giving and radical trust transformed grantee relationships
Participatory Grantmaking: Community Funding Decisions
Explore participatory grantmaking models where communities decide funding priorities. Learn how Haymarket, BAJI, and others are democratizing philanthropy.
Grant Reporting Burden: When Compliance Kills Impact
Discover the hidden costs of grant reporting and how excessive compliance requirements undermine nonprofit impact.
Trust-Based Philanthropy 2026: Progress Report & Implementation
Analyze five years of trust-based philanthropy movement with data on 800+ orgs, 52% unrestricted budgets, and actionable implementation strategies.
Why Same Organizations Get All Funding | Grants.Club
Systemic analysis of funding concentration, network effects, and geographic disparities in philanthropy