This industry comprises establishments known as grantmaking foundations or charitable trusts. Establishments in this industry award grants from trust funds based on a competitive selection process or the preferences of the foundation managers and grantors; or fund a single entity, such as a museum or university.
Illustrative Examples:
Community foundations
Philanthropic trusts
Corporate foundations, awarding grants
Scholarship trusts
Grantmaking foundations
| Average Jobs Employed | 12 | |
| Average Loan Given | $128,064 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 3204 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $410,316,849 |