FEG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SURVEY

FEG’s Community Foundation Survey collects data on financial and enterprise topics to help inform community foundations nationwide. We seek to provide insights on issues relevant to community foundations today, so that they may make a greater impact on tomorrow.

The survey began in 2015 as a client request for peer comparison on asset allocation and performance. Recognizing a lack of information on enterprise topics, we expanded the scope of the survey and made it available to community foundations nationwide for a more comprehensive view of the landscape. Since inception, more than 185 community foundations have participated.

2020 Survey

Focused on investment and enterprise topics, such as spending policy, responsive investing (SRI/ESG, Impact, PRI), and donor advised funds, the survey is intended to help inform decision-making by sharing the collective knowledge of the community foundation field. Participants receive the full survey report and an extended version of our interactive peer analysis tool.

The 2020 survey is closed for responses. We are excited to share the results in July! To receive the latest updates, please subscribe to our communications below.

Previous Results

The 2019 survey had 112 respondents across 35 states, with assets ranging from under $25 million to over $1 billion. We greatly appreciate the time and energy of those who have participated and look forward to increasing the number of participants and improving the usefulness of the content for future surveys.