The Foundation Review is the first peer-reviewed journal of philanthropy, written by and for foundation staff and boards, and those who work with them implementing programs. It provides rigorous research and writing, presented in an accessible style.
Our mission: To share evaluation results, tools, and knowledge about the philanthropic sector in order to improve the practice of grantmaking, yielding greater impact and innovation.
On January 1, 2025, the journal transitioned to a Digital Open Access model with all full issues and individual articles freely accessible online to everyone.
Current Issue: Volume 17, Issue 1 (2025)
Executive Summary
Front Matter
Editorial
Free Access
Emergent Models of Place-Based Philanthropy: A Review of Six Foundations’ Initiatives
Douglas Easterling
Are Community Philanthropic Organizations Planning for Climate Change?
Beth Gazley, Rachel Cash, and Laurie Paarlberg
Strengthening Evaluation Contracting Partnerships: Fostering Stronger Relationships Between Funders and Small, Proximate Evaluation Firms
Hippolyt Pul and Carlisle Levine
Disrupting Foundation Culture: Lessons in Learning to Share Power and Decision-Making
Sonia Caus Gleason and Tina Eshaghpour
