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Public Foundations
Public foundations are grantmaking public charities that gain their funds from a variety of sources, which may include foundations, individuals, corporations, or public entities. Public foundations may engage in fundraising, and may seek broad public financial support. They may or may not have endowments. There is no legal definition of a public foundation, but most dedicate a significant portion of their annual budgets to grantmaking. Most community foundations are also grantmaking public charities.
Since public foundations may be defined in different ways, and there is no official IRS or legal definition of public foundations, it is difficult to arrive at statistics that are fully representative of the field.
Below is everything on our site for public foundations. We strongly recommend that you use the navigation or our search feature to find what you're looking for on our site. Please also visit cof.org/programs-services/public-grantmaking-charities for curated public foundation content.
What is the Courageous Opportunity for Companies in this Crisis?
Joint Letter
The global community is in the middle of a cataclysm that is unprecedented in modern times as it stares down COVID-19. The humanitarian and economic toll is staggering, and the future is unfathomable.
While all sectors are pivotal throughout this crisis, the world’s leading…
HR Leaders Peer Exchange: Managing the Talent Pipeline During COVID-19
As organizations continue COVID-19 response efforts, HR leaders in philanthropy are managing through a wide range of new and complex challenges. Join us for a facilitated, small-group dialogue to explore the implications this pandemic is having on your talent management efforts, including remote…
HR Leaders Peer Exchange: Culture & Wellness in the Midst of COVID-19
As organizations continue COVID-19 response efforts, HR leaders in philanthropy are thoughtfully introducing innovative practices to care for the health and well-being of their employees, while coping with new and complex challenges. Join us for a facilitated, small-group dialogue to explore the…
2020 Census & COVID-19: What Funders Can Do To Support a Fair and Accurate Count
This call offered a status update on the 2020 Census, which began in earnest mid-March, just as COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic. Participants heard from national and state-based philanthropic leaders to learn what’s at stake with the count, where self-response is lagging in…
Treasury FAQ on Paycheck Protection Program
As of May 13, 2020, the Treasury Department has issued new FAQs on the Paycheck Protection Program loan program.
Access Full Treasury FAQs
Questions and answers that may be particularly relevant to charitable organizations include:
The amount of forgiveness of a PPP loan depends on the borrower’s…
Snapshot: CARES Act Benefits for Small Businesses and Tax-Exempt Organizations; Comprehensive Coronavirus Legislation Guide for the Charitable Sector
The Coronavirus - THE MORE YOU KNOW
World Health Organization: Situation Dashboard
How Philanthropy Can Respond:
Center for Disaster Philanthropy
Council on Foundations:
COVID-19 Resource Hub
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot...
News from the Council
News from the Hill…
Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act (CARES Act), (H.R. 748)
Bill #3 – Enacted March 27, 2020
Approximate appropriation: $2 trillion
Comprehensive Coronavirus Legislation Guide for the Charitable Sector
This is a summary of the third bill Congress passed to help with the effects of the coronavirus outbreak. This guide highlights the specific provisions of…
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), (H.R. 6201)
Bill #2 – Enacted March 18, 2020
Approximate appropriation: $104 billion
Comprehensive Coronavirus Legislation Guide for the Charitable Sector
This is a summary of the second bill Congress passed to help with the effects of the coronavirus outbreak. This guide highlights the specific provisions…
Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, (H.R. 6074)
Bill #1 – Enacted March 6, 2020
Approximate appropriation: $8.3 billion
Comprehensive Coronavirus Legislation Guide for the Charitable Sector
This is a summary of the first bill Congress passed to help with the effects of the coronavirus outbreak. This guide highlights the specific provisions of…
Comprehensive Coronavirus Legislation Guide for the Charitable Sector
Since COVID-19 began impacting the United States, Congress has passed multiple packages to address a wide variety of issues and support the health care sector, businesses, individuals, and families. Certain provisions in each bill have relevance to the charitable sector and we have summarized the…
CARES Act Benefits for Small Businesses and Tax-Exempt Organizations
Paycheck Protection Program | Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Employee Retention Credit | Delay of Payroll Tax Remittance
Please note: What follows is a general summary of information. Consult government rules and guidance for concise requirements and information. This is not meant to convey…
Tips and Resources for Responding Globally to COVID-19
Legal Compliance Guidance
Making grants outside of the United States can be complicated even when there isn’t a global pandemic. COVID-19 impacts communities in different ways and while some countries have robust public health systems, others do not. Additionally, governments are responding to the outbreak in vastly…
Engaging in Collaboration and Philanthropic Partnerships for COVID-19 Response
Philanthropy is undertaking massive efforts in this country to more effectively collaborate and coordinate quickly among various funders, stakeholders and community partners in response to COVID-19—and all without the power of convening in person. In this time of crisis, what do we need to do…
2020 Public Policy Summit
Speakers Spotlight
Charlie Cook
Editor and PublisherThe Cook Political Report
Political Analyst
Tom Rice
U.S. Representative
Republican
South Carolina
Linda Sánchez
U.S.…
2020 HR Retreat
Culture, Climate & Connection in the New Work World
September 9-10, 2020
Event Platform
The 2020 Virtual HR Retreat: Culture, Climate & Connection in the New Work World, co-hosted by the Council on Foundations and CHANGE Philanthropy, is your unique opportunity to learn from and engage…
Washington Snapshot: Congress Passes and President Signs $2 Trillion COVID-19 Bill
The Coronavirus - Prevention Guidelines
World Health Organization: Situation Dashboard
How Philanthropy Can Respond:
Center for Disaster Philanthropy
Council on Foundations: COVID-19 Resource Hub
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot...
News from the Council
News from the…
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