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Global Grantmaking Essentials
Practical Solutions for Foundation Staff Making Grants Abroad
October 9, 10, 16, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
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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.
2016 Annual Conference Partner Opportunities
Partner Opportunities
Join us as a Partner at the 2016 Annual Conference
The philanthropic community will come together at the 2016 Annual Conference to address some of today's toughest challenges. The Council on Foundations' Annual Conference brings together global leaders from across…
A Pre-Thanksgiving Feast: Legal Lunch Series with Legal Affairs #2
Members, Access the Recording and Slides
Quarterly, the Council's Legal Affairs team gathers for a webinar concerning Federal tax laws, grantmaking compliance and legal updates. On Thursday, November 19, Attorneys Suzanne Friday and Bryan Del Rosario came around the table to present the 2nd of…
Washington Snapshot - November 6, 2015
Community Foundation Week Starts Next Thursday
Next Thursday, November 12th marks the beginning of Community Foundation week! CF week has been celebrated every November 12th-18th since 1989 to raise awareness of the critical role of community philanthropy in supporting thriving communities across…
No Solicitation Policy
The Council on Foundations maintains a no-solicitation policy covering all of its conferences, meetings, webinars and other events. In order to provide a distraction-free environment for our members and other attendees, we do not allow solicitation of any kind during any event, including asking for…
2016 Annual Conference - Preconference Programming
Preconference Programming
Separate registration is required for all of these events. Space is limited. Register now!
Baltimore Site Session
Baltimore Site Session
Baltimore is a much-discussed city impacted by many myths. This immersive site session is intended to help participants understand key aspects of a vibrant city’s philanthropic and civic life. The programming will focus on the ecosystem of factors impacting the long-term…
Impact Investing: The Essentials
Impact Investing: The Essentials
For decades, foundations have made impact investments to complement grants, partnerships, advocacy, and other tools in the philanthropic toolbox. But how do you start your foundation down a path to use this emerging tactic? Incorporating impact investing into your…
Rural Philanthropy Preconference: Advancing Rural Communities' Economic Success
Rural Philanthropy: Advancing Rural Communities' Economic Success
This peer-learning program will explore how a wide range of foundations are playing effective roles in improving economic outcomes and prospects for rural communities and regions. The session will be co-designed and co-facilitated by…
Webinar Recording: An Update on the Reauthorization of the Healthy and Hunger Free Kids Act
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The Healthy, Hunger-Free Act of 2010 authorizes funding for federal nutrition programs including:
the national school lunch and breakfast program;
the nutrition program for women, infants, and children;
and other child and adult food care programs.
This…
Washington Snapshot - October 30, 2015
News from the Hill
Ryan is Elected Speaker of the House
Yesterday afternoon, Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI-1) was elected as the next Speaker of the House. This marks the conclusion of a month-long process for the GOP to select a viable candidate for this position.
With Ryan’s ascension to the…
2016 Annual Conference - Registration
Registration
Online registration is now closed. If you would still like to register for the conference, please fill out the paper registration form and bring it to the registration desk on the Terrace Level of the Washington Hilton.
Registration Hours
Friday, April 8 - 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Saturday…
Policy Preview: The State of Play of Immigration Reform in Congress (and in the States!)
Members, Access the Recording and Slides
Immigration reform is a hot topic on the national scene as the 2016 presidential election looms. While no consensus legislation has emerged on Capitol Hill to date, our guests discussed how funders can play a role in educating federal, State, and…
2016 Annual Conference Schedule of Events
Schedule-At-A-Glance
Understand the Learning Arc of the Conference
Friday, April 8
8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Center for Community Foundation Excellence Fundamentals Course
Saturday, April 9
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Center for Community Foundation Excellence Fundamentals…
2016 Annual Conference - Hotel & Travel Information
Hotel & Travel
All conference sessions and activities will take place at The Washington Hilton unless otherwise noted.
The Washington Hilton
1919 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 483-3000
The special conference rates for The Washington Hilton were guaranteed until March 17,…
2015 Salary Tables Now Available
As autumn begins, the research team at the Council inevitably sees an increase in the number of foundations seeking data on the salaries, benefits, and administrative expenses of their peers.
There is no more comprehensive study of these trends than the Council’s Grantmakers Salary & Benefits…
Charitable Organizations Urge Immediate Congressional Action on Charitable Giving Incentives
Today, Independent Sector and the Council on Foundations, supported by 18 other leading philanthropic and charitable organizations, urged Congress to take immediate action to make permanent the three currently expired charitable giving incentives that are part of the tax extenders package.…
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