“By linking higher education to self-improvement and to serving society, Benjamin Franklin created the very framework for American philanthropy and civic-mindedness. The Center for High Impact Philanthropy at the University of Pennsylvania stands to become an invaluable resource for those who continue to build on this framework.”

Amy Gutmann, Ph.D.
President, University of Pennsylvania

FAQS

Is the Center seeking or making grants?

No. The Center is neither a grantmaking nor a grantseeking organization. It is a resource center designed to guide philanthropists and their advisors as they decide where to allocate their philanthropic dollars.

Can the Center help individual philanthropists and their advisors make better decisions?

Yes. All of our work is geared to helping philanthropists and their advisors make better decisions. While we do not provide customized, one-on-one philanthropic advice, our information and tools allow philanthropists to understand where their gifts have the greatest potential to do good.

Does the Center work to secure support for Penn or its programs?

No. The Center does not raise money for Penn or its programs, nor is its focus in any way limited to the University of Pennsylvania, its faculty, or alumni. However, it will draw on the expertise available at the University as it develops new resources, tools, and information.