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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.
Journey Towards Improving Outcomes
Members, Access the Recording
This webinar introduces an approach to investing for community impact as a shared strategic commitment from the different perspectives of the funder and the grantee nonprofit. Our experts offer best practices for high performance, and Huey & Angelina Wilson…
Washington Snapshot - May 11, 2017
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Tax Reform Update: Health care legislation passed the House — so what now for tax reform?
Private foundation excise tax simplification bill introduced in House
House Set to Hold Hearings on Tax Reform and IRS Reform
FBI Director, Census Director Are Out…
2016 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report: Administrative and Program Expense Tables
Publication, Research
The 2016 Administrative and Program Expense Tables provide foundations with tools to benchmark their expenses – charitable administrative, program service, and qualifying distributions – against peers in the field. Containing data collected through the Council’s 2016 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits…
Washington Snapshot - May 4, 2017
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
BREAKING: House holding Johnson Amendment hearing today, President Trump signs EO
Tax Reform Update: White House releases tax plan, Congress continues toward health care and tax reform bills
Congress averts a government shutdown
President Trump’s first 100…
Council on Foundations Statement Regarding White House Tax Cut Statement
Today, the Council on Foundations released the following statement from President and CEO Vikki Spruill:
“Today’s White House statement on its tax reform position clarifies the first step in what will be a long process towards meaningful tax reform. We are especially pleased to see the White House…
Council on Foundations Kicks off 2017 Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas
The Council on Foundations opened its Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas, this week with a special address from President George W. Bush. He talked about the current work of the George W. Bush Institute and its Military Service Initiative, which ensures post-9/11 veterans and their families make…
HUD and Council on Foundations Announce Winners of 2017 Secretary's Award
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Council on Foundations (COF) today announced the winners of the 2017 HUD Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships.
The awards were presented at the Council on Foundations Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas, earlier…
Philanthropy's Role in Bridging Divides through Civil Discourse and Shared Dialogue
Thank you Sherry for that introduction. Sherry is our outgoing Board Chair and has done a remarkable job during her tenure with the Council’s Board. She recently wrote a moving piece that you may have seen on what the Council means to her, and how the Council is and I quote, “the one entity that…
Washington Snapshot - April 20, 2017
We will be taking a break from sending Snapshot next week due to our Annual Conference, but will resume sending on May 4. We look forward to seeing those of you who will be joining us in Dallas!
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Tax Reform Update: Debate continues as charitable issues receive…
Washington Snapshot - April 13, 2017
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Tax Reform Update: Congress may be in recess this week, but tax reform is still the talk of the town
Congress Adjourns for Recess Without Clear Strategy on Spending Legislation
Gorsuch Swearing In Returns SCOTUS to Full Capacity
White House Lifts Hiring Freeze…
Starting a Foundation: Formation and Considerations
Legal Compliance Guidance, Publication
Many people want to start foundations, but few start out knowing exactly what sort of organization they are going to create. The purpose of this e-book is to help potential donors understand the many different entities that are commonly referred to as foundations and to provide an understanding of…
Washington Snapshot - April 6, 2017
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Tax Reform Update: Congress and the administration have yet to reach consensus on an approach to tax reform
Government funding is set to expire at the end of this month
Private foundations and the charitable deduction—yes, you may lobby!
In the States:…
Sustainability in Grant-Giving in a Conflict-Ridden Part of the World
Healing Across the Divides (HATD) is a new member of the Council on Foundations. We joined the Council to learn from others facing similar challenges globally and connect with funders to explore issues such as finding ways to better build grantee sustainability.
Our mission is to “improve the…
2017 HR Summit: Achieving Equity in the Workplace
The 2017 HR Summit: Achieving Equity in the Workplace, co-hosted by the Council on Foundations and CHANGE Philanthropy, was a unique opportunity to learn how to make attendees' foundations — and philanthropy as a whole — more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Want to attend this year? Visit the…
Private Philanthropy Update — April 2017
I am delighted to introduce you to the Council’s private philanthropy newsletter!
This quarterly publication is a way for me to keep in touch, let you know about what’s happening at the Council, and share resources and other information I think will be of particular interest to you and other…
Washington Snapshot - March 30, 2017
In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot…
Tax Reform Update: What’s next for tax reform now following the ACA mishap?
Congress aims to avoid government shutdown
Administration weighs in as Congress gears up for a spending bill
In the States: Property Tax Fights Continue in the Courts and Legislatures…
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