Private Foundations
Private foundations make grants based on charitable endowments. The endowment funds come from one or a small handful of sources -- an individual, a family or a corporation. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not raise funds or seek public financial support the way public charities (like community foundations) must.
“Private foundation” is the umbrella term that includes corporate, independent, family, and operating foundations. As of 2011, there were 73,764 private foundations in the United States (Foundation Center, 2011).
In 2011, private foundations held more than $604 billion in assets and gave away more than $45 billion (Foundation Center, 2011).
Below is everything on our site for private 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.
Nonprofit Law in Kenya
Current as of June 2024 | Download print version (in PDF)
This section describes the legal framework governing nonprofit organizations (also known as non-governmental organizations or NGOs) in Kenya and includes translations of legislative provisions relevant to a foundation or advisor undertaking…
Nonprofit Law in Japan
Current as of March 2020 | Download print version (in PDF)
This section describes the legal framework of nonprofit organizations (also known as non-governmental organizations or NGOs) in Japan, along with translations of legislative provisions relevant for a foundation or advisor undertaking an…
Nonprofit Law in Israel
Current as of December 2022 | Download print version (in PDF)
This report describes the legal framework governing nonprofit organizations (also known as non-governmental organizations or NGOs) in Israel, and includes translations of legislative provisions relevant for a foundation or advisor…
Nonprofit Law in Ireland
Current as of February 2021 | Download print version (in PDF)
This section describes the legal framework governing nonprofit organizations (also known as non-governmental organizations or NGOs) in Ireland, and includes translations of legislative provisions relevant for a foundation or advisor…
Nonprofit Law in Indonesia
Current as of August 2023 | Download print version (in PDF)
This report describes the legal framework governing nonprofit organizations (also known as non-governmental organizations or NGOs) in Indonesia, and includes translations of legislative provisions relevant for a foundation or advisor…
Nonprofit Law in India
Current as of September 2023 | Download print version (in PDF)
This section describes the legal framework governing nonprofit organizations (also known as non-governmental organizations or NGOs) in India, and includes translations of legislative provisions relevant for a foundation or advisor…
Nonprofit Law in Hungary
Current as of March 2023 | Download print version (in PDF)
This report describes the legal framework governing nonprofit organizations (also known as non-governmental organizations or NGOs) in Hungary, and includes translations of legislative provisions relevant for a foundation or advisor…
Nonprofit Law in Guatemala
Current as of February 2024 | Download print version (in PDF)
This section describes the legal framework of nonprofit organizations (also known as non-governmental organizations or NGOs) in Guatemala, along with translations of legislative provisions relevant for a foundation or advisor…
Nonprofit Law in Germany
Current as of March 2022 | Download print version (in PDF)
This section describes the legal framework of nonprofit organizations (also known as non-governmental organizations or NGOs) in Germany, along with translations of legislative provisions relevant for a foundation or advisor undertaking an…
Nonprofit Law in France
Current as of January 2021 | Download print version (in PDF)
This section describes the legal framework of nonprofit organizations (also known as non-governmental organizations or NGOs) in France, along with translations of legislative provisions relevant for a foundation or advisor undertaking an…
Nonprofit Law in England & Wales
Current as of May 2021 | Download print version (in PDF)
This section describes the legal framework governing nonprofit organizations (also known as non-governmental organizations or NGOs) in England & Wales, and includes translations of legislative provisions relevant for a foundation or…
Nonprofit Law in Czech Republic
Current as of February 2024 | Download print version (in PDF)
This report describes the legal framework governing nonprofit organizations (also known as non-governmental organizations or NGOs) in the Czech Republic, and includes translations of legislative provisions relevant for a foundation or…
Nonprofit Law in Croatia
Current as of December 2020 | Download print version (in PDF)
This section describes the legal framework governing nonprofit organizations (also known as non-governmental organizations or NGOs) in Croatia, and includes translations of legislative provisions relevant for a foundation or advisor…
Nonprofit Law in China
Current as of January 2024 | Download print version (in PDF)
This section describes the legal framework for nonprofit organizations (also known as non-governmental organizations or NGOs) in China, and includes translations of legislative provisions relevant for a foundation or advisor undertaking…
Nonprofit Law in Canada
Current as of April 2024 | Download print version (in PDF)
This section describes the legal framework governing nonprofit organizations (also known as non-governmental organizations or NGOs) in Canada, and includes translations of legislative provisions relevant for a foundation or advisor…
Nonprofit Law in Brazil
Current as of December 2023 | Download print version (in PDF)
This section describes the legal framework of nonprofit organizations (also known as non-governmental organizations or NGOs) in Brazil, along with translations of legislative provisions relevant for a foundation or advisor undertaking…