Family philanthropy is a key driver of social change and a great way for high-net-worth (HNW) families to clarify their values, commit to a mission and work collaboratively across generations to build and protect their legacies.

We recently analyzed the grantmaking activities of more than 1,000 private foundations over the past 24 months to understand how and where wealthy families are focusing their giving. Our findings provide a benchmark for affluent philanthropists and the advisers who support them.

Here are our top five discoveries about HNW donors:

  1. They don’t just give the minimum
  2. They’re increasingly generous
  3. They will answer the call
  4. They're loosening the reins on how their dollars are spent
  5. Their resources are growing

Read the full article about high-net-worth family donors by Hannah Shaw Grove at Kiplinger.