Academic Journal
Q3Foundation Review
About Foundation Review
About Foundation Review
Foundation Review is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy, Grand Valley State University (United States). It focuses on Q3. Publication coverage spans 2009-2013, 2015-2025.
Key indicators: ISSN 1944-5660, 1944-5679; H-index 18.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (18): 18 articles have each received at least 18 citations, indicating growing recognition.
Publishing in Foundation Review
When considering this journal, verify its current indexing status, editorial board, and recent publications to ensure it meets your needs for visibility and credibility.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q3. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Foundation Review?
1944-5660, 1944-5679.
Who publishes Foundation Review?
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy, Grand Valley State University.
What are Foundation Review's metrics?
H-index 18.
Is Foundation Review peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Community Development and Social Impact; Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering; Evaluation and Performance Assessment; Service-Learning and Community Engagement; Community Health and Development; Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-09-28. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
Recent Research Articles
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2026-10-01 · DOI: 10.9707/1944-5660.1777Front and Back Matter
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2026-10-01 · DOI: 10.9707/1944-5660.1778Full Issue
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Tim Larson, Shawna Hoffman, Marina Lahowin
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2026-10-01 · DOI: 10.9707/1944-5660.1807Evaluating Complex Social Change: Lessons From Ford’s Climate Change Program
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2026-10-01 · DOI: 10.9707/1944-5660.1780Climate Change Evidence: Driving Value-Added Use for Better Decisions
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2026-10-01 · DOI: 10.9707/1944-5660.1781More Than the Sum: A Collective Vision for the Future of Strategy, Monitoring, Impact, Learning and Evaluation (SMILE) in Climate Philanthropy
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2026-10-01 · DOI: 10.9707/1944-5660.1783Paying for Participation: Equitable Compensation Models for Community Co-Researchers
Jamie Zimmerman, Prabhneet Girn
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2026-06-01 · DOI: 10.9707/1944-5660.1795Reimagining Power and Practice: Grantee Reporting for Greater Impact
Steven LaFrance, Jamae Morris, Lauri Valerio
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2026-06-01 · DOI: 10.9707/1944-5660.1793Unpacking Assumptions: What Evaluation Capacity Building Looks Like When It’s Optional, Flexible, and Funded
Jennifer Marsack, Martena Reed, Robiel Abraha, Abby Triño et al.
2026-06-01 · DOI: 10.9707/1944-5660.1755How, for Whom, and Under What Conditions: Using a Causal Pathways Approach to Support the Goals of Philanthropic Evaluation
Drew Koleros, Sophie Bright, Dana Harrison, Megan Shoji et al.
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2026-06-01 · DOI: 10.9707/1944-5660.1794Reviews
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