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Family Foundations
The Council on Foundations defines a family foundation as one whose funds are derived from members of a single family, though this is not a legal term and has no precise definition. The Council on Foundations suggests that family foundations have at least one family member serving as an officer or board member of the foundation and, as the donor, that individual (or a relative) must play a significant role in governing and/or managing the foundation. Most family foundations are run by family members who serve as trustees or directors on a voluntary basis. In many cases, second- and third-generation descendants of the original donors manage the foundation.
Family foundations make up over half of all private (family, corporate, independent, and operating) foundations, or 40,456 out of approximately 73,764 foundations (Foundation Center, 2011). Family foundations make up approximately one-third of the Council’s membership.
Family foundations range in asset size from a few hundred thousand dollars to more than $1 billion. The holdings of family foundations total approximately $294 billion, or about 44 percent of all foundation holdings of $662 billion. Despite this, three out of five family foundations hold assets of less than $1 million. Family foundations gave away approximately $21.3 billion in grants in 2011 (The Foundation Center, 2011).
Below is everything on our site for family foundations. Due to the large number of resources on our website, we highly recommend you use the site navigation or the search feature to find what you are looking for.
Philanthropic Journalism Funding in Germany
This report from the Journalism Funders Forum analyzes and summarizes grantmaking to German journalism and media outlets.
A Paradigm Change: The Case for Private Philanthropy in the Arts in Germany, the Netherlands, and France
A report on the need to increase private philanthropy for the arts and humanities in Germany, the Netherlands, and France after recent cuts in government subsidies.
Philanthropic Journalism Funding in France
This report from the Journalism Funders Forum analyzes and summarizes grantmaking to French journalism and media outlets.
Chinese and Chinese-American Philanthropy
This report, authored by the Global Chinese Philanthropy Initiative, examines the giving patterns of Chinese and Chinese American philanthropists to examine what motivates them and what barriers exist to strengthening giving.
Grantmakers and Governments: The Possibilities of Partnership
While both governments and philanthropic organizations in Canada are committed to community investment, the two sectors do not often partner on projects. This paper is intended to help philanthropic funders understand more about the context for working with government in Canada, as well as the…
Washington Snapshot: Brady Releases Year-End Tax Package, Congress Faces Dec. 7 Deadline to Fund Government
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Senators Ask Treasury for UBIT Delay
Chairman Brady Releases Lame Duck Tax Package
Congress Faces Dec. 7 Deadline to Pass Spending Legislation
Sen. Grassley Chooses Finance Gavel
Cindy Hyde-Smith Wins Election in Mississippi
State Spending Trends Analyzed…
Global Philanthropy Report
This report prepared by the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government examines the vitality and impact of global institutional philanthropy.
Philanthropy in Brazil
A working paper from Alliance magazine, WINGS, and Philanthropy Network for Social Justice analyzing terms and trends of philanthropy and social investment in Brazil. This report examines the political atmosphere for philanthropy, as well as current challenges for the sector.
Getting Started with Grantmaking in Brazil
Getting Started is a new members-only resource within Country Notes. To help connect you with others working in Brazil, we have identified:
Local nonprofit and philanthropic networks
Key local legal contacts
U.S. foundations with local offices
Local community foundations
You…
Global Philanthropy Update - November 2018
Although votes in some races are still being counted, we know the results of the US midterm election will lead to changes in Washington in the new year that may impact global grantmakers. From changing Congressional committee leaders to upcoming reviews of US foreign assistance and the 2020 budget…
Immediate and Emerging Needs Arising from the California Fires
Philanthropy California is offering funders an up-to-the-minute briefing on the fires, local and state agency responses, and how to aid local efforts and avoid fraud.
As impacted communities in Northern and Southern California continue to grapple with the devastation resulting from the Camp,…
A Primer for Funders on CDFI’s: Co-Investing in Opportunity Zones and Inclusive Community Development
Members, View the Recording
With the passage of last year’s tax code overhaul, Congress created Opportunity Zones—areas in low-income census tracks designated by governors, where private equity investors can invest capital gains in new development ventures in exchange for tax forgiveness after 10…
Washington Snapshot: Republicans Vote on Leadership for the 116th Congress, Council Submits UBIT Siloing Comments to Treasury
Please be advised: Washington Snapshot will be taking a break next week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. We wish all of our readers a safe and happy Thanksgiving and will return with Snapshot on Nov. 29!
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot...
House Leadership Elections Taking Place Over Next Few…
Washington Snapshot: 2018 Midterm Elections Edition
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Democrats Take the House, Republicans Make Gains in the Senate
Tax-Writing Committees Will Look Different in 116th Congress
2018 Midterms Bring A Lot of Firsts
More Election News
Attorney General Sessions Resigns
2018 Ballot Measures Wrap-Up
Don’t Miss the…
Washington Snapshot: Impact of Tax Reform on Charities Still Unclear, Additional Tax Cuts Not Likely This Year
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Impact of Tax Reform on Charities Still Unclear
Additional Tax Cuts Not Likely This Year
Issues on the Minds of Candidates and Voters
Voter Education Made Easy
Election Resources
News from the Hill
Impact of Tax Reform on Charities Still Unclear
POLITICO…
Washington Snapshot: Treasury Releases Opportunity Zones Proposed Regulations, President Trump Announces New Plan for Tax Cuts
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Talk of New Tax Cuts Comes as a Surprise to Many
Opportunity Zones Regulations Released by Treasury
President Appoints New White House Counsel After McGahn Resigns
State Ballots: More than Electing Leaders and Legislators
News from the Hill
Talk of New Tax…
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