Peter Olsen-Phillips, Author at Chronicle of Philanthropy

Peter Olsen-Phillips

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Peter Olsen-Phillips worked with Reporters and editors on the data that helped to power the editorial team’s work for The Chronicle of Philanthropy. He collected and analyzed the financial data behind some of The Chronicle’s annual reports — including surveys on nonprofit endowments, corporations’ charitable giving, and the Philanthropy 400, The Chronicle’s annual ranking of the charities that raise the most in private donations. Prior to joining The Chronicle, Peter covered money in politics as a Reporter at the Sunlight Foundation. He is a Georgetown University graduate.

Finance and Revenue

How The Chronicle Compiled Its 2015 Report on Nonprofit Endowments

Find information on 298 nonprofit organizations, including how 233 of those endowments are invested across eight asset classes.

By Peter Olsen-Phillips
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News

How 18 Causes Have Fared Through the Years

Donations to charities focused on international issues and donor advised funds have more than tripled over 18 years, while other causes, including social services, have seen more modest increases.

By Peter Olsen-Phillips
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Fundraising

How the 2015 Philanthropy 400 Was Compiled

Surveys, tax forms, and other sources are used to produce our exclusive report.

By Peter Olsen-Phillips
Contributor