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Patsy Kraeger1, Rhonda Phillips2, Kerry Kuenzi3
1Department of Public and Nonprofit Studies, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA USA.
International Journal of Community Well-Being
|January 17, 2022
Summary
Community foundations (CFs) significantly increased COVID-19 funding for community well-being. This study analyzes the grantmaking patterns of 877 accredited CFs in the U.S. during the pandemic.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nonprofit Management
- Community Development
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges to community well-being.
- Community foundations (CFs) play a crucial role in local resource allocation and support.
- Understanding CFs' funding responses is vital for assessing their impact during crises.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the extent of community foundations' funding for COVID-19 mitigation efforts.
- To analyze the patterns of discretionary grantmaking by accredited CFs in response to the pandemic.
- To explore the relationship between CFs' responsive grantmaking and community well-being.
Main Methods:
- A purposeful sample of 877 National Standards accredited community foundations in the U.S. was analyzed.
- Grantmaking data from March 2020 to mid-November 2020 was examined.
- Statistical analysis was employed to explore funding patterns and their significance.
Main Results:
- A statistically significant landscape of COVID-19 funding patterns was identified among accredited CFs.
- Exploratory research indicated connections between CFs' grantmaking and increased community well-being.
- Early responsive grantmaking demonstrated a notable impact during the initial pandemic phase.
Conclusions:
- Community foundations actively adapted their grantmaking strategies to address COVID-19.
- Responsive discretionary grantmaking by CFs is linked to enhanced community well-being during public health crises.
- Further research into CFs' long-term impact and strategies is warranted.
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