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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.
Webinar Recording: Finding the Right Investment Staffing and Resources for Your Foundation
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Foundations use a variety of models in managing their investments. But given the pursuit of higher risk-adjusted returns, many foundations are exploring different ways to access the expertise they need and to manage increasingly complex investment portfolios.…
Regulatory Engagement
The Government Affairs team and the Legal team at the Council diligently follow and consistently engage on regulatory matters that impact the nonprofit and philanthropic sector. See below for comments and letters that Council has submitted with input from our members and the field to strengthen…
Winter Retreat for Foundation CEOs
Member CEOs are invited to the Winter Retreat for Foundation CEOs to be held December 9-10, at L’Auberge Resort in Del Mar, California (30 minutes north of San Diego).
As you know, organized philanthropy is experiencing many changes, especially executive transitions that are transforming not only…
Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Survey FAQs
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What are the benefits of participation?
Can I participate?
How do I participate?
What information will I need to complete the survey?
What positions do you collect data for in the survey?
Where does my state fall within the geographic breakdowns in the report?
How much does the report cost…
Washington Snapshot - October 16, 2015
Due to the Columbus Day holiday and this week’s Congressional recess, today’s edition of Washington Snapshot will be slightly abbreviated.
News from the Hill
Upcoming Philanthropy Caucus Briefing
As our readers know, the Council on Foundations has been very active in reviving the Philanthropy…
Risk, Liability and Insurance – What Your Organization Needs to Know
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In partnership with Guidestar, this one-hour webinar covers the common areas of risk for charitable organizations and how risk can result in organizational and (potential) personal liability for officers, directors and employees. Included is a discussion and…
Webinar: SDG Philanthropy Platform
The Council on Foundations will co-host a webinar with WINGS, European Foundation Center, and SDG Philanthropy Platform on October 21, 2016.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 universal goals, beginning January 1, 2016, that will continue the work of the Millenium Development…
Policy Preview: 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…
2015 Endowments and Financial Services Summit - Partners
Summit Partners
The Council would like to thank all of our partners for their support of the 2015 Endowments and Financial Services Summit.
Education Partner
TIAA-CREF Institute
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Leadership Partner
Annie E. Casey Foundation
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The Sustainable Development Goals
On September 25th at the United Nations, 193 countries ratified the Sustainable Development Goals, a set of global targets that will serve as a new global framework for how governments, philanthropy, non-profits, and the private sector can work together to address challenges all of us and the…
A 21st Century Call for Philanthropy: Tackle the Talent Gap
In philanthropy we’ve long known that we play a unique role by addressing society’s most pressing challenges at their root. Our work is distinct from charity – focused less on meeting immediate needs and more on tackling the underlying causes. And we’re well positioned to take risks to figure out…
Getting Started with the Sustainable Development Goals
Fundamentals
On September 25, 2015, 193 countries formally adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the United Nations. The Council’s president at that time, Vikki Spruill, published an op-ed in the Chronicle of Philanthropy urging philanthropic organizations to partner with others to help achieve…
Just Released: Final International Grantmaking Rules
In 2012, the Department of Treasury and the IRS issued proposed regulations applicable to private foundations seeking to make grants to foreign organizations using equivalency determinations. At the time, the Council submitted comments in support of the rules, and urged Treasury and the IRS to…
Taking A Stand: A Growing Trend for Foundation Leaders
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As society continues to struggle with issues such as police-related violence, housing inequalities, health care reform, and threats to national and international security (just to name a few), philanthropy has been challenged to re-evaluate its long held role…
Webinar Recording: Building Partnerships to Maximize Local Impact
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When giving in place, building viable partnerships with other funders and local government can lead to pooled resources, wrap around services, and result greater impact within the community. However, with many voices at the table, sometimes garnering the necessary momentum and…
A Short Guide to Impact Investing - The Case Foundation
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This guide is intended to help bring newcomers into the game. It helps high net worth individuals, family offices, and others to know some of the questions, if not the answers, to determine what’s right for them and what to do next to move toward meaningful, measurable impact.
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