The Center for Philanthropy Studies (CEPS) of the University of Basel is an interdisciplinary research and executive education institute, specialized on the non-profit sector and dealing with the multifaceted topic of philanthropy. The institute was established in 2008 through an initiative by SwissFoundations, the Association of Swiss Grantmaking Foundations.

The aim of the CEPS is to improve both the scientific foundation of and the knowledge about philanthropy. Furthermore, CEPS's activities also include executive education and knowledge transfer.