Philanthropy Southwest's 2016 Giving Study provides a comprehensive and detailed look at philanthropic giving in the southwestern United States. The study details charitable giving, foundations assets, societal issues supported, the increasing number of new foundations and more for private, community and health conversion foundations int he region, with breakout data proveded for each state.  This biennial study provides a detailed map that can help like minded philanthropies to connect, learn from one another, and significantly advance thier combined efforts to address challenging societal needs.