A new way for PSW members to explore philanthropic data, discover insights, and better understand the Southwest

Philanthropy Southwest is excited to introduce the Philanthropy Southwest Hub, a new member benefit designed to make philanthropic data across our region more accessible, useful, and actionable.

The Hub brings together data and insights from across the Southwest’s philanthropic ecosystem, giving PSW members a new way to explore where funding is flowing, who is receiving it, and how organizations and funders connect across the region.

Explore the Philanthropy Southwest Hub
PSW Members can access the platform and start exploring curated, interactive reports​​​​​​

What you’ll discover

• Explore the Southwest philanthropic landscape. See grantmaking activity across PSW’s eight-state region and explore connections between funders, nonprofits, communities, and issue areas.
• Dig deeper into the data. Use detailed classifications to explore areas such as education, environment, arts and culture, and other philanthropic priorities, as well as activity across individual states and communities.
• Put data in context. Benchmark organizations, compare philanthropic activity, identify areas of overlap, and better understand how your work fits within the broader landscape.
• Find opportunities to learn and connect. Use the Hub as a starting point for identifying potential partners, understanding trends, and informing conversations about how philanthropy can work together to strengthen communities across the Southwest.

Explore the Philanthropy Southwest Hub

The Hub is a landscape analysis platform featuring a collection of curated sector reports focused on different regions and causes across the Southwest. Each report includes information on nonprofits, funders, and grants, with the option to download reports as PDFs for further reference and exploration.

PSW's curated ecosystems give members several ways to explore the data:

Explore by State

Discover the nonprofit and philanthropic landscape in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah. Explore organizations, grantmaking activity, leading funders, and trends to better understand what's happening across individual states.

Explore by Issue Area

Look beyond state boundaries to examine philanthropic activity across key issue areas, such as education, health, housing, economic opportunity, community development, and the environment. See where funding is flowing, which organizations are active, and how funders are engaging around shared priorities.

Explore Trends and Connections

Get a broader view of philanthropy across the Southwest. Examine cross-state funding activity, identify areas of overlapping interest, explore relationships between funders and organizations, and uncover patterns that may inform future grantmaking strategies.

Put Data into Action

The Philanthropy Southwest Hub can help your organization:

• Inform grantmaking decisions: Gain additional context when evaluating funding priorities, geographic focus, and emerging areas of need.

• Identify potential partners: Discover other funders and organizations working in similar issue areas or communities.

• Explore new opportunities: Identify areas of philanthropic activity that may warrant further research, investment, or collaboration.

• Understand regional trends: See how funding patterns and nonprofit activity compare across states and issue areas.

• Strengthen your sector knowledge: Build a more complete picture of the philanthropic landscape beyond your organization's own grantmaking.