Getting Started is a new members-only resource within Country Notes. To help connect you with others working in South Africa, we have identified:
You may also want to reference our Global Grantmaking Resources to understand the basics of global grantmaking or learn more about specific regulatory or compliance issues.
This resource page is regularly updated. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Brian Kastner.
Philanthropy Networks in South Africa
Global Fund for Community Foundations
Jenny Hodgson, Executive Director
jenny@globalfundcf.org
info@globalfundcf.org
http://www.globalfundcommunityfoundations.org/
CAF Southern Africa
Encourages and facilitates investment of money, in-kind resources, and time by companies, institutions, and individuals. Strengthens the effectiveness of the nonprofit sector and adds value to these contributions by encouraging cooperation, sharing innovation, and fostering leadership.
Gill Bates, CEO
info@cafsouthernafrica.org
https://www.cafsouthernafrica.org/
Africa Philanthropy Network
Network of African organizations with members representing civil societies and communities in 50+ countries.
Nolitha Tiba, Director
info@africangrantmakersnetwork.org
https://africaphilanthropynetwork.org/
IPASA
Locally established, voluntary association of independent philanthropists, private foundations, and other organizations associated with philanthropy in South Africa.
Shelagh Gastrow, Secretary
shelagh@gbphilanthropies.co.za
amanda@gbphilanthropies.co.za
http://ipa-sa.org.za/
Philanthropy Leadership Network
A dynamic partnership that harnesses the collective capacity of a network of independent development trusts and community grantmakers.
Beulah Fredericks, Chairperson
beulah@cdfwcape.org.za
uluntufoundation@gmail.com
http://sacglf.org/
Inyathelo (South African Institute for Advancement)
A nonprofit organization that works to sustain and strengthen civil society organizations and grow local philanthropy in support of a vibrant democracy in South Africa.
Jessica Rees-Jones, Executive Director
jessica@inyathelo.org.za
info@inyathelo.org.za
https://www.inyathelo.org.za/
Legal Contacts
Ricardo Wyngaard
ricardo@nonprofitlawyer.co.za
Richard Rosenthal
partners@iafrica.com
Key U.S. Foundations with Local Offices
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
4th Floor The Firs
Corner Cradock & Biermann Avenue
Rosebank
Johannesburg, South Africa
Phone: +27-11-759-4179
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
EISA Building, Ground Floor
14 Park Rd., Richmond
Johannesburg, 2092 South Africa
Phone: +27-11-726-1552
Open Society Foundations
1 hood Avenue/148 Jan Smuts
Rosebank, GP 2196, South Africa
Phone: +27-11-587-5000
Ford Foundation
One- on-ninth, Ninth Street, Melrose Estate
Johannesburg, 2132, South Africa
Phone: +27-11-770-3300
NGO Networks in South Africa
South African NGO Affiliation Contacts
Local Community Foundations in South Africa
South Africa Community Foundation Atlas