Accountability in practice

Impact & Results

We measure the work in ways that help communities, partners, and grant reviewers understand what happened, what mattered, and what should improve.

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Our reporting mindset

Activity is not the same as impact

A strong report does more than count what was distributed. It explains who the work was intended to serve, how partners delivered it, what they observed, and what will change next time.

Economic Foundation is building its reporting practice around this distinction. We want supporters to see the full story: progress, context, learning, and the responsibility that comes with a public commitment.

“We report to build trust, but also to build better programs. Every update should make the next decision more informed.”

Our commitment

Three lenses

What we look for in every initiative

The measures are tailored to the project, but the questions remain consistent.

01 / Reach

Who connected?

We look at the people, households, and community organizations reached through a delivery cycle and whether the intended audience could access support.

02 / Delivery

What was provided?

We document the resources, partnerships, timing, and delivery conditions that made the work possible.

03 / Learning

What changed?

We capture partner feedback, implementation lessons, and the adjustments that will make the next cycle stronger.

Evidence standards

Results that can be understood at a glance

SpecificPurpose and audience

GroundedPartner perspective

UsefulNext-step learning

People collaborating through a community partnership

For reviewers

A clear line from funding to learning

As programs progress, our updates will focus on the information a thoughtful partner needs: project purpose, delivery approach, evidence gathered, challenges encountered, and the plan for responsible continuation.