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.
Washington Snapshot: Congress Nears Long-Term Government Funding Deal, Immigration Still Unresolved
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot:
Hill Leaders Reach Agreement on Long-Term Budget Deal, Immigration Issue Remains Unsolved
Pay-for-Success Measure Passes with CR in the House
Senate Committee to Hold Hearings on Tax Reform Implementation
Treasury, IRS Release Updated Priority Guidance for…
Private Philanthropy Newsletter—February 2018
Last year, I attended an event hosted by the New England Impact Investing Initiative (NEIII) for a conversation with Michael McCreless, Senior Director of Strategy and Impact, at Root Capital.
At this event, Michael showed us how to use a tool he developed, a simulator, he calls the Efficient…
2018 HR Summit - Travel and Hotel Information
Travel Information
Summit Location
Daniels Fund
101 Monroe Street
Denver, Colorado 80206
Hotel Information
Halcyon Hotel, Cherry Creek
245 Columbine St.
Denver, Colorado 80206
You can make reservations online or by calling 1-844-442-5296 and mention Council on…
Inclusive Economic Prosperity
How can philanthropy help build more inclusive economies?
Despite the recent economic growth in the United States, many Americans have been left behind in a increasingly global economy. Their region may have few job opportunities, high poverty rates, a lack of economic investment, or an unequal…
Washington Snapshot: President Trump Delivers First SOTU, House Committee Examines IRS Reform
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot:
President Delivers First SOTU, Congress Reacts
Mnuchin Urges Action on Debt Limit as Congress Seeks to Prevent Another Shutdown Next Week
Tax-Writers in House Continue Work Post-Tax Reform
HUD and COF Launch Exchange Highlighting Public-Philanthropic…
Council on Foundations Releases Comprehensive Report on Sector Salaries, Demographics
Respondents to an annual survey on foundation salaries and demographics indicated that one in three foundation staff was between the ages of 50-64 last year, and one in four came from a racial or ethnic minority background.
The analysis, part of data collected annually in the Council on Foundations…
Religious Diversity in America Today - Experts Gather to Discuss Current American Moment and Role of Philanthropic Response
The Council on Foundations, Interfaith Youth Core and the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation convened a national discussion aimed at sparking solutions for the fractured state of religious diversity in America today in Washington D.C.
The invitation-only symposium at the Religious Freedom Center of the…
Schedule
Wednesday, September 12
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre Excursion (Optional)
Join us for an optional excursion to Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre and explore the beautiful scenery and bracing activity that Denver has to offer. Enjoy a light hike, or take in the…
Sponsors
The Council would like to thank all of the sponsors for their support of the 2018 Public Policy Summit.
Summit Partners
The Heinz Endowments
www.heinz.org
The Heinz Endowments seeks to help our region thrive as a whole and just community, and through that work to model solutions…
Washington Snapshot: New IRS Chief, Government Reopens After Brief Shutdown
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot:
After three-day shutdown, government reopens; Congress continues to grapple with immigration
Chuck Rettig tapped to be new IRS Commissioner
Senate confirms Jerome Powell as new Federal Reserve Chair
In the States: States consider Medicaid work requirement…
Global Philanthropy Newsletter—January 2018
Happy New Year! As you start 2018, I’m excited to continue working with you to support your international grantmaking. I’m kicking off the new year with a new job here at the Council—while continuing to lead our international program, I’m now also overseeing the work of our corporate, community,…
Washington Snapshot: Government Shutdown Deadline Nears, Immigration Deal is Key
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot:
With no agreement on DACA, Congress pursues another short-term funding deal to avoid a government shutdown
Senate races with potential Finance Committee implications
Administration continues push to expand broadband access
House committee marks up bill…
The Council is Dedicated to DEI. That's Why We've Joined the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion.
As I reflected on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this week, I spent some time honing in on the words of a little song by the legendary James Taylor. “Shed A Little Light” is an homage to Dr. King and in it, the lyrics say, “We are bound together by the task that stands before us.” Those…
Washington Snapshot: New Members of Tax-Writing Committees
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Democrats Throw Cold Water on Immediate Fixes to Tax Reform
Tax-Writing Committees Add New Members, New Budget Chair Announced
The Intersection of SALT and Charitable Contributions
Immigration Agreement Could Unlock Funding Compromise
IRS Estimates What it…
From Global Goals to Local Impact
Publication
How Philanthropy Can Help Achieve the
U.N. Sustainable Development Goals in the U.S.
As implementation of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals becomes a priority of the world, philanthropy has an opportunity to make an impact. This report from the Council on Foundations examines how U.S. funders…
Hacking the Sustainable Development Goals: Can US Cities Measure Up?
External Resource
The UN Sustainable Development Goals aim to address the world’s most pressing challenges, from poverty to climate change, by aligning priorities and developing shared metrics to measure progress. While the SDG framework is designed for nations, all levels of government will need data to track…