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Community Foundations
Community foundations are grantmaking public charities that are dedicated to improving the lives of people in a defined local geographic area. They bring together the financial resources of individuals, families, and businesses to support effective nonprofits in their communities. Community foundations vary widely in asset size, ranging from less than $100,000 to more than $1.7 billion.
Community foundations play a key role in identifying and solving community problems. In 2017, they gave an estimated $5.48 billion to a variety of nonprofit activities in fields that included the arts and education, health and human services, the environment, and disaster relief. The Community Foundations National Standards Board confirms operational excellence in six key areas—mission, structure, and governance; resource development; stewardship and accountability; grantmaking and community leadership; donor relations; and communications. Foundations that comply with these standards can display the official National Standards Seal. Currently, over 500 community foundations have earned the seal.
More than 900 community foundations operate in urban and rural areas in every state in the United States; currently, approximately 350 are members of the Council on Foundations. The community foundation model also has taken hold around the world. Community foundations have participated in the growth of international giving by U.S. foundations in recent years, with international giving by community foundations more than tripling, from $103 million in 2011 to $315 million in 2015, and community foundations' share of overall international giving by U.S. foundations more than doubling, from 1.4 percent in 2011 to 3.4 percent in 2015.
You can use our Community Foundation Locator to view a list of community foundations in the United States.
Below is everything on our site for community foundations. We highly recommend that you use the navigation or our search feature to find what you're looking for on our site. Please also visit cof.org/community-foundations for curated community foundation content.
Washington Snapshot - February 7, 2014
Just Announced - Washington Update Webinar on February 19
Get prepared for Philanthropy Week in Washington!
As Philanthropy Week quickly approaches, we are excited to offer the second in a series of webinars geared at getting you up-to-speed on the latest happenings in Washington! Council staff and…
What’s Next for Community Knowledge
This post is part of the #CF100 Series of blog posts. The Council on Foundations is marking the 100th anniversary of the nation’s first community foundation, The Cleveland Foundation, by highlighting the roles of community foundations with this series.
Last fall I joined community foundation…
WEBINAR: Get Prepared for Philanthropy Week in Washington
Get Prepared for Philanthropy Week in Washington
Wednesday February 19th from 3-4pm EST
As Philanthropy Week quickly approaches we are excited to offer a webinar geared at getting you up-to-speed on the latest happenings in Washington!
Council staff and our consulting team will give an update on…
Registration is Now Open for the 2014 Annual Conference: Philanthropy Exchange
A brand new conference experience – Philanthropy Exchange – supercharges the Council on Foundations' Annual Conference with enhanced networking opportunities, an inclusive perspective on the shared values of the field, and a focus on the issues that matter to you.
Join over a thousand of your…
#CF100 - A Century of Making a Difference
Roles of Community Foundations
Sharing Community Information (February)
Aligning Social Action (March)
Engaging the Community (April)
Deploying Financial Capital (May)
Financial & Donor Services (June)
Expanding Financial Capital (July)
Community Planning (August)
Building Community…
Seventeen Foundations to Invest in Renewables, Divest from Fossil Fuels
This blog was originally posted on Philanthropy Northwest's website.
Seventeen foundations, including Philanthropy Northwest member The Russell Family Foundation, have united around a mission investing agenda to deepen their investments in clean energy by divesting from fossil fuels. Through the…
Washington Snapshot - January 31, 2014
Register now for Philanthropy Week in Washington!
"Philanthropy Week in Washington” is quickly approaching. Hosted by the Council on Foundations from March 3-7 is the new initiative for a week of activities – some very familiar and others new. The week will begin and end with communications…
This Week at the Council - January 31, 2014
State of the Union Edition
This Week at the Council, all eyes were on President Obama's fifth State of the Union Address, though a few of us were distracted by our ever-charming Vice President. In his speech, the President declared a "Year of Action" for himself, Congress, and private citizens. He…
Washington Snapshot - January 17, 2014
Philanthropy Week in Washington, March 3-7
Just Announced!
The Council is pleased to announce the first of two free webinars we will offer in preparation for the upcoming “Philanthropy Week in Washington” and “Foundations on the Hill.”
“Creating Effective Stories that Lawmakers Will Remember,”…
10 Things Every New Foundation Board Member Should Know
Publication
The Council on Foundations, in collaboration with BoardSource, created this easy-to-use guide for new foundation board members.
National Standards Proposed Revisions Open to Comment from the Field
The Community Foundations National Standards Board (CFNSB) today announces the field comment period for the December 2013 Proposed Revised National Standards. These revisions are being made as part of a five-year review cycle, and will be open to comment from January 15 to February 15, 2014.
The…
Letter to Chairman Baucus, Senate Finance Committee
Senator Baucus released tax reform discussion drafts in 2013, including the tax administration draft, which proposes requiring all tax-exempt organizations to electronically file their Form 990s.
As part of the discussion draft process, stakeholders are invited to submit comments. The Council…
Washington Snapshot - January 10, 2014
Welcome back from the holidays and cheers to the start of a new year!
Philanthropy Week in Washington
If you’re looking to participate in an important event and amplify the voice of philanthropy, then you won’t want to miss “Philanthropy Week in Washington 2014”! Make your plans to come to…
Join us for Philanthropy Week 2014
The Council on Foundations is pleased to announce…
Websites are live, registration is now open, and the hotel block is available for Philanthropy Week in Washington 2014!
Now, more than ever, we must protect and enhance philanthropy in America. Philanthropy has been a pillar of our society from…
Philanthropy Week in Washington 2014
Philanthropy Week Details
March 3-7, 2014
An initiative of the Council on Foundations
Philanthropy Week in Washington is a week of activities – some familiar and others new – themed around engaging policy makers in our Nation's Capitol. This series of in person and media events will…
Giving Days
External Resource
2014 marked the 100th anniversary of the founding of the first community foundation, The Cleveland Foundation, in Cleveland, Ohio. Since then over 700 community foundations have been created in the United States and countless more globally. The Council recognizes the critical and unique role of…
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