This study contrasts grantmaking by leading American foundations in the years 2001 (the most recent year for which comprehensive data were available) and 1990, the first full year after the Cold War. The conclusions are sobering: among the minority of foundations that support the arts, international exchange grants that is, grants that directly encourage artists, productions or arts experts to cross Americas borders rank among the lowest of funding priorities. (From Introduction)

This study contrasts grantmaking by leading American foundations in the years 2001 (the most recent year for which comprehensive data were available) and 1990, the first full year after the Cold War.