LEVERAGING THE POWER OF FOUNDATIONS: An Analysis of Program-Related Investing

Abstract

This study provides a comprehensive quantitative analysis of the Foundation Center’s PRI database for the years 2000 to 2010. Analysis of this single and uniform dataset helps to shed light on the trends and landscape of foundations’ PRI activities. Additionally, the study explores the driving forces and challenges of PRIs through in-depth case studies of seven U.S.-based private foundations that use PRIs. This research aims to fill the gaps in knowledge about PRIs and to advance and disseminate new information about PRIs so that foundations might better leverage their impact for the greater good.