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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.
Corporate Philanthropy in Kenya: A Report on Nature, Trends, and Engagements by Corporates in Philanthropy
A summary of key findings from the Yetu Initiative on corporate philanthropy in Kenya.
Bringing Foundations and Governments Closer: Evidence from Kenya
This study from The Development Center of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) provides an overview of the current state of collaboration between foundations and the government in Kenya, and offers recommendations for enhancement.
Getting Started with Grantmaking in France
Getting Started is a new members-only resource within Country Notes. To help connect you with others working in France, we have identified:
Local nonprofit and philanthropic networks
Key local legal contacts
Council members in France
Local community foundations
You may also…
Philanthropy in India
This report from Alliance magazine, WINGS, the Centre for Social Impact Philanthropy, and Ashoka University presents the culture and trends of philanthropy in India and the role of foundations in managing charitable giving.
India Philanthropy Report 2018: Understanding Tomorrow's Strategic Givers
This report from Dasra explores strategic giving in India by examining how philanthropists can increase the impact of their giving.
Strengthening Philanthropic Giving and Impact Investing in India
This study from Intellecap and the MacArthur Foundation examines the emerging areas of philanthropic giving and impact investing in India as instruments of the country's development.
The Role of Foundations in Public Debates in Germany
This article explores the history of foundations in Germany and assesses their public role, both as contributors of arguments and policy papers, and as objects of public debate.
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…
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