On page 48, the 2025 Foundation Operations & Management Report states that 99% of foundations used a consultant for at least one service in the past year, with 9% fully outsourcing operations. The most common services outsourced were tax preparation (81%), investment services (58%), legal work (55%), audit services (49%), and bookkeeping (41%). Read More
On page 17, the 2025 Foundation Operations and Management Report finds that 70% of foundations have a physical office, while 30% operate remotely. Additionally, 73% of participating foundations have paid staff, with most (70%) employing between one and three staff members. The number of foundations with paid staff has remained relatively stable over the past... Read More
On page 32, the 2025 Foundation Operations and Management Report finds that foundations are increasingly adopting CRM systems, grant management software, and online proposal portals to streamline operations and boost efficiency. However, smaller foundations are less likely to embrace these technologies. Read More