As defined by the American Public Health Association, public health refers to a science-based, evidence-backed field that “promotes and protects the health of all people and their communities.” While the government is the primary funder of public health initiatives, philanthropy contributes significantly. Inside Philanthropy’s State of American Philanthropy report analyzes grant data and expert interviews to provide an in-depth examination of this grantmaking landscape. Subscribers will find information about: the scale of private giving for public health; key funders; leading grant recipients; and changes in the field in recent years, including the impact of gun violence, racism, and climate change on public health.
Explore the foundations, major donors, and corporations that are making grants to public health nonprofits, as well as funding trends.
