Study Forecasts Uptick in Philanthropy in 2015/2016
Hospitals may see an uptick in giving in the next year and a half, according to predictions from “Philanthropy Outlook: 2015 & 2016.” The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy report predicts that total giving will increase by 4.8 percent in 2015 and 4.9 percent in 2016. Among corporations, foundations, estates and individuals, the greatest increase is expected from foundations (7.2 percent growth in 2015 and 6.7 percent in 2016).