Families and Philanthropy: An Overview for Donors

Over the past 100 years, families in the United States have engaged in philanthropy, making significant contributions to the well-being and improvement of the lives of those in this country and around the world. In recent years, the number of donor families has grown significantly, as evidenced by the proliferation of family foundations and donor advised funds.

Part of a collection of papers written for Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund.