Philanthropy Flashcards - The Promise of More: What a Decade of Indian Philanthropy Reveals

The past decade has been a landmark period for Indian philanthropy, which has grown in scale, structure and diversity. Private giving in India has grown substantially, supported by stronger domestic participation and more formal structures for managing wealth and philanthropy. A growing cohort of givers, including women, younger generations, and first-generation wealth creators is shaping new philanthropic priorities such as climate action, gender equity, diversity, and inclusion (GEDI), and animal welfare. 

The sector’s growth and maturity are promising, but it still has a long way to go. Growth in giving has not kept pace with the rapid creation of wealth, highlighting untapped potential for greater investment into philanthropic infrastructure. Funding remains concentrated in better-resourced regions, and the opportunity here lies in pairing growing capital with investment in local organizations to reach these underserved communities. 

These flashcards trace this decade of transformation in Indian philanthropy, using data and insights from eleven editions of the India Philanthropy Report. Understanding these trends can help the sector move closer to the sufficiency it needs. Looking ahead, the opportunity is to turn this momentum into lasting change by closing the gaps that remain.