Trust and Foundations Market Report 2026

The trust and foundations market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $182.19 billion in 2025 to $191.5 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in philanthropic capital pools, expansion of institutionalized charitable giving, rising formation of private and family foundations, increased public trust in structured philanthropy, growth of organized social welfare initiatives.

The trust and foundations market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $236.11 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing use of ai-enabled donor analytics, rising regulatory scrutiny on charitable organizations, expansion of cross-border philanthropy, growing demand for measurable social impact, increased adoption of fintech solutions in donations. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of digital donation platforms, growing use of data-driven grant allocation models, rising emphasis on transparency and impact reporting, expansion of donor-advised fund structures, enhanced focus on governance and compliance.

The increase in charitable giving by individuals to multiple foundations is driving the growth of the trusts and foundations market going forward. Charitable giving refers to the voluntary donation of money, assets, goods, or time by individuals to support various nonprofit organizations and social causes. This trend is rising due to growing awareness of social, environmental, and humanitarian issues, as well as increased recognition of the positive impact that individual contributions can have on communities and vulnerable populations. Trusts and foundations support this growth by efficiently managing, allocating, and distributing donated funds, ensuring transparency, accountability, and that resources reach their intended beneficiaries in alignment with donor objectives. For instance, according to statistics released by the National Philanthropic Trust (NPT), a US-based nonprofit organization, Americans donated $592.5 billion in 2024, representing a 6.3% increase compared to 2023. Therefore, the rising level of charitable contributions from individuals, families, and personal foundations is driving the growth of the trusts and foundations market.

Major companies operating in the trusts and foundations market are focusing on expanding their offerings through new trust structures and investment vehicles to meet the growing demand for effective wealth and philanthropic management. Investments in trusts provide organizations with flexible tools for managing assets, supporting charitable initiatives, and addressing long-term financial and governance objectives. For example, in January 2023, according to the Pensions Regulator, a UK-based government agency, there were 36 approved master trusts in the UK, representing 23.7 million defined contribution (DC) memberships, including hybrid schemes, and managing over $115.5 billion (£105.3 billion) in assets. This highlights the increasing scale and importance of trust-based structures in managing large pools of assets.

In January 2025, Global Loan Agency Services Limited (GLAS), a UK-based financial services company, acquired Serica Agency Limited for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, GLAS aimed to expand its Asia-Pacific footprint, strengthen its local and cross-border trust and agency capabilities, and provide Serica’s clients with access to its global network and advanced technology platforms. Serica Agency Limited is a Hong Kong- and Singapore-based financial services company specializing in corporate agency, trust, and escrow services for institutional clients across the Asia-Pacific region.

Major companies operating in the trust and foundations market report are United Way Worldwide, Feeding America, Task Force for Global Health, Salvation Army, American Red Cross, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Americares Foundation, Food For The Poor Inc., United States Fund for UNICEF, MAP International, Save the Children Federation Inc., Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Ford Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Novo Nordisk Foundation, Wellcome Trust, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Garfield Weston Foundation, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Annie E. Casey Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Getty Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Joyce Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the trust and foundations market in 2025. North America was the second-largest region in the trust and foundations market. The regions covered in the trust and foundations market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the trust and foundations market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The trust and foundations market consists of revenues earned by entities that operate grant-making foundations or charitable trusts. The trust and foundations market includes establishments such as community foundations, philanthropic trusts, corporate foundations, and scholarship trusts. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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