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I don't think "Philanthropy & Grantmaking Infrastructure" means what you think it means.

There's a breakdown of which non-profits that includes, including the United Way and other non-profits.

I’m guessing lots of people don’t know how most non-profits operate but requesting grants from United Way is usually at least 10-30% of their budget

That's a bad title for the category. It's more like other metafunds and foundations. Included are givedirectly, United way, and various community investment organizations.

if twenty-seven percent is the going rate, then OK! I assert that the puffery and self-dealing circles in the finance world are the rule not the exception, and would enrage most any outsider. What you are pointing out is mild in comparison IMHO