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Trends in Education Philanthropy: Benchmarking 2025

Our Trends in Education Philanthropy: Benchmarking report, based on the latest survey of education grantmakers, offers insights into where and how funders are working and their evolving priorities.
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Philanthropy for a Multiracial Democracy: How Investing in Pluralism Can Open the Aperture for Democracy Funders
This article shifts the focus from challenges and problems to what donors can learn from what's already working to strengthen U.S. democracy. There may not be a simple formula that can guarantee the path to a truly multiracial, pluralistic democracy, but there are bright spots where it is already happening.
Trump 2.0 Federal Revenue Tool
This tool provides projected revenue losses in each state by federal funding source. The tool also shows the number of entry-level teaching positions that would be lost of state education resources must fill the gap left by federal funding cuts.
Executive Actions Impacting the Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors
United Philanthropy Forum developed this resource page to inform our network of philanthropy-serving organizations (PSOs) about executive actions impacting the sector and the communities we work in and with. This page also serves as a call to action and mobilization for members, foundation leaders, and the broader sector.
A National Progress Report: Education
This report provides a critical analysis of the United States’ status across key societal measures. This section focuses on education.
Guide to Creating "Safe Space Policies" for Early Childhood Programs
A recent change to federal immigration policy will now allow federal agents to carry out immigration enforcement actions in previously protected locations such as schools and child care programs. This newly-updated guide addresses what this policy means, and what actions programs can take to continue to support children and families in your community.
Measuring Ambitious and Inclusive Mathematics Instruction
This report provides preliminary evidence of validity and reliability of a classroom observation tool.
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