Research

Minnesota Council on Foundations provides information services and research on Minnesota philanthropy for grantmakers, grantseekers and the general public. Read through the topics below and download your own free copy of these reports.

Outlook Report
Released January 2012
This yearly survey forecasts grantmaker giving for the coming year. According to the most recent survey results, indicators signal that Minnesota grantmakers anticipate a stable 2012, with funding levels similar to 2011.

Grantmaker Rankings
Released November 2011
These annual lists document the largest grantmakers in the state by grants paid, assets, and type. New in 2011: the Annual Grantmaker Rankings now include public charity grantmakers that award competitive grants.

Giving in Minnesota
Released October 2011
MCF's definitive report on charitable giving in Minnesota with the latest figures on grantmaking by individual donors, foundations and corporate grantmakers.

Working Towards Diversity IV
Released April 2011
The new Working Towards Diversity IV research paints a comprehensive picture of demographics, policies and practices on diversity and inclusion of Minnesota grantmakers. Survey results, focus group summaries and highlights from leadership profiles illustrate an ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion in philanthropy.

Minnesota Grantmakers Online (MGO)
Minnesota’s most comprehensive searchable database of Minnesota foundations, corporate grantmakers and grants also contains the data that MCF uses to produce Giving in Minnesota and the annual Grantmaker Rankings.