economic impact on foundation giving
Below are links to interviews with foundation leaders and other articles related to foundation giving in economically challenging times.
Foundation Center Web Site Features Rich Array of Resources Related to Economy 
The Foundation Center has compiled a Web resource entitled "Focus on the Economic Crisis" that hosts a wide selection of resources pertaining to the economy and its impact on foundation philanthropy. It includes an interactive map showing how different foundations around the country are responding to the crisis as well as headlines from the Philanthropy News Digest, research advisories, and more.
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation: Grantmaking in Difficult Economic Times
On November 17, 2008, Jonathan Fanton, president of the MacArthur Foundation, wrote a piece for the New York Times about the important role that grantmakers can play during times of economic uncertainty. To learn more, visit the MacArthur Foundation Web site and view the Foundation's press release.
William and Flora Hewlett Foundation: A Conversation with Paul Brest about the Economic Crisis
Read a Philantopic Q&A focusing on the impact of the economic crisis on Hewlett and other foundations, the importance of a strategic approach in philanthropic work, the elements of such an approach, and why the stakes have never been higher.
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation: The Economy and Our Work
Discover the Gates Foundation's view on how financial difficulties shape the work of the foundation. Additionally, the Foundation has a slideshow entitled, "Bill Gates on the Economic Crisis," that shares why Mr. Gates is optimistic about the financial future.
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
The Mellon Foundation has included a statement on their home page about how they anticipate the economic downturn will affect their grantmaking.
Ford Foundation
The president of the Ford Foundation issues a public statement sharing the Foundation's plans for meeting economic challenges and their re-commitment to current grantees.
Foundation Center: Impact of the Economy on Foundation Giving
Drawing upon existing data and research, Senior Director of Research Steven Lawrence offers perspectives on the future outlook in light of current conditions and explains factors that affect foundation giving when economic conditions are turbulent.