Funding for social justice causes now accounts for 12% of total foundation giving. Social Justice Grantmaking II, the Foundation Center's most recent research report, provides insights into trends in the field, based on 20 interviews with leading funders and activists.
This report presents a comprehensive overview of social justice-related funding, including support for such areas as economic and community development, human rights and civil liberties, and health care access. In addition, it assesses the impact of the economic crisis on a new generation of social justice philanthropy.
