Institutes

What influences giving?

Explore how faith, diversity, and gender make a difference when it comes to giving. Our institutes focus on research on, education in, and understanding of important and timely issues in the field of philanthropy.

Learn more about our institutes

Lake Institute on Faith and Giving

At the Lake Institute on Faith and Giving, we explore the connections between individual philanthropy and faith.

Women’s Philanthropy Institute

At the Women’s Philanthropy Institute, we study how and why gender matters in philanthropy.

Mays Family Institute on Diverse Philanthropy

The Mays Family Institute on Diverse Philanthropy fosters a greater understanding of the ways in which underrepresented people are both inspired and informed donors by providing knowledge, education, and training

Muslim Philanthropy Initiative

An initiative established by the Lake Institute on Faith and Giving, MPI helps to develop thought leadership, frame conversations, and train philanthropic and nonprofit leaders within Muslim philanthropy.