The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IU Indianapolis is releasing the 2026 Global Philanthropy Tracker (GPT). The 12th edition of this first-of-its-kind report series offers a comprehensive picture of the scale and scope of worldwide cross-border philanthropy flows originating from 47 countries that together represented 83% of the global gross domestic product. The GPT measures cross-border giving from individuals and organizations around the world, tracking resources that support charitable causes abroad.

To place cross-border philanthropy within the broader context shaped by civil society, government, business, and individuals, the report compares it with three externally tracked cross-border financial resource flows: official development assistance (ODA), remittances, and private capital investment.

ODA cuts began in the U.S. and several European countries in 2024 and are expected to reshape the landscape of cross-border resource flows. The 2026 report establishes the 2023 index as a baseline year to compare to 2024 and onward. These data equip global philanthropy stakeholders (funders, donors, NGOs and governments) with the insights needed to evaluate upcoming shifts, pivot intelligently, and address widening funding gaps.

Key Findings From the 2026 Global Philanthropy Tracker

  • Cross-border philanthropic outflows from 47 countries reached USD 82 billion in 2023.
  • When adding all four major cross-border resource flows—philanthropic outflows as well as ODA, remittances, and private capital investment—these 47 countries contributed USD 860 billion in total in 2023.
  • Over the past three decades, philanthropic outflows remained the most stable among the four cross-border resource flows.
  • Between 2020 and 2023, philanthropic outflows rose by 16%; however, this growth did not outpace high global inflation, translating into a slight decline of 1% when adjusted for inflation.
  • The most supported charitable causes are Education and Emergency and Humanitarian Assistance, reflecting a dual focus on crisis response and long-term human capital investment.
  • Africa and the Middle East emerged as the most widely supported recipient regions in 2023. The increase in charitable support to the Middle East is primarily driven by the philanthropic donations made for the relief of the 2023 Türkiye–Syria earthquakes.

Read the full article about the 2026 Global Philanthropy Tracker at Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.