Philanthropy and COVID-19 in 2020: Measuring One Year of Giving

This report quantifies over $20 billion in global philanthropic giving during 2020's pandemic. It evaluates funder responsiveness, trends in unrestricted support, and funding inequities, notably for communities of color. The authors advocate sustained funding and highlight gaps in long-term, trust-based grantmaking. The findings underscore the rapid mobilization of philanthropic resources in times of crisis while also pointing out persistent disparities and the need for more equitable and flexible funding models in the long run. It calls for greater attention to historically underserved groups.