Trends 2020 Executive Summary: Results of the Second National Benchmark Survey of Family Foundations

In this Executive Summary of the Trends 2020 survey report, conducted by the National Center for Family Philanthropy, it shares the updated trends on the governance and management practices of U.S. family foundations, and includes new questions relevant to ongoing changes in the field including issues of equity, place-based giving, transparency, the role of the donor, and the question of spend down versus perpetuity. For a deeper focus on the key findings, read the full report that sheds light on common challenges and can guide you in your philanthropic decisions.