Some of our Chronicle of Philanthropy readers' go-to data resources are the Philanthropy 50 and Big Charitable Gifts databases. Both databases are invaluable tools for fundraisers seeking to refine their donor strategies and maximize impact. With either database in your toolkit, you'll gain a strategic advantage in building relationships with prospective donors and successfully positioning your organization to secure support for your cause.
Data Set
Philanthropy 50
The Philanthropy 50, the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s annual list of America’s top donors, is based primarily on gifts and pledges of cash and stock to nonprofit organizations. The data here lists the 50 top givers from 2000 through 2023, more specifically:
Search our database of charitable gifts of $1 million or more from individuals. You can sort by cause and by donation size to learn about contributions nonprofits or donors have announced publicly.
