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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.
Washington Snapshot: TIGTA Releases New Report on Nonprofit Political Activity, Shake-Ups to Come for Ways and Means Committee
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot...
Impending Shake-Up on Ways and Means Committee
Senate Turns to Other Business Now that Kavanaugh is Confirmed
TIGTA Releases Audit of Impermissible Political Activity by 501(c)(4) Organizations
Groups Seek to Preserve State Tax Credits as Charitable…
Rockefeller Brothers Fund President Stephen Heintz to Receive Philanthropy’s Highest Honor
The Council on Foundations today announced that Stephen Heintz, President of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, will receive the Distinguished Service Award at its upcoming Awards Ceremony in Washington, DC. The Award is philanthropy’s highest honor and celebrates a visionary leader who embodies the…
Hurricane Michael
Disaster Overview
Hurricane Michael made landfall on the Florida Panhandle as a Category 4 storm that resulted in dangerous storm surge flooding, destructive winds of more than 150 mph and flooding rainfall. As it moved inland, Michael also brought heavy rain and strong winds to other parts of the…
Washington Snapshot: Tax Cuts 2.0 Expected to Stall in Senate, Congress Punts Spending Fight to December
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
“Tax Cuts 2.0” Passes House, Expected to Stall in Senate
Government Shutdown Averted, December Vote Looms
Tax Writers Remain Hopeful That IRS Reform Will Happen Before Year’s End
Rettig Officially Sworn In to Become IRS Commissioner
Sen. Scott Sends Letter to…
Washington Snapshot: House to Vote on Tax Cuts 2.0, Senators Pushing for a Vote on IRS Donor Disclosure
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot...
House to Vote on Tax Cuts 2.0
Senators Pushing for a Vote on IRS Donor Disclosure
Rettig Swearing-In Expected for Next Week
States Acting Quickly in Aftermath of Hurricane Florence
News from the Hill
House to Vote on Tax Cuts 2.0
Yesterday, the House Rules…
California College Pathways: A Case Study on How Strategic Philanthropy Leads to Systematic Change
The Excellence in Public-Philanthropic Partnerships Exchange (Exchange) hosted a webinar featuring the California College Pathways (CCP) Project, which received the 2018 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships.
This…
Career Pathways Leadership Development: Conversations with Alumni
As the 2018 Career Pathways cohort approaches their final learning session in November, the Council on Foundations is eagerly preparing for the 2019 program. We are anticipating a transformative year with a new group of powerful, dynamic, and talented leaders that are ready to hone their…
Leading Together 2019 Conference - Philanthropic Practice
Effective philanthropy requires leaders that are well versed in the business model, legal and regulatory framework, and political climate in which grantmaking organizations operate. This philanthropic practice programming will provide attendees with knowledge on both emerging and best…
Leading Together 2019 Conference - Bridging Divides
Philanthropy is an important bridge within societies. In today’s world of growing nationalism and division, it has an even more critical role to play. We see funders of all types and sizes working across divides to drive social change, from strengthening democracy and civic engagement…
Leading Together 2019 Conference - Inclusive Economic Prosperity
The economy is rapidly changing. The public and private sectors, anchor institutions, and philanthropy play a vital role in strengthening local economies, and if knitted together, can serve as powerful drivers for building inclusive economic opportunities, ensuring further democratizing of…
Leading Together 2019 Conference - Climate Impact & Vulnerabilities
Throughout history, from the Green Revolution to the proliferation of renewable energy at local levels today, foundations have catalyzed action that helps communities adapt to changing ecosystems. Today, major environmental grantmakers are calling for increased investment in climate…
Nusenda Foundation To Receive 2018 Wilmer Shields Rich Award for Excellence in Communications
The Council on Foundations today announced that it will present the Nusenda Credit Union Foundation with its 2018 Wilmer Shields Rich Award for Excellence in Communications.
Nusenda Executive Director Robin Brulé and members of her team will receive the award at the Council’s Member Meeting and…
Charlottesville Area Community Foundation’s Brennan Gould to Receive 2018 Robert W. Scrivner Award for Creative Grantmaking
The Council on Foundations today announced that Brennan Gould, president and CEO of the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, will receive its Robert W. Scrivner Award for Creative Grantmaking for an innovative grantmaking initiative created in response to the deadly racial riots that rocked…
Global Philanthropy Update - September 2018
September is a month of global conversations and events for the development community. As important actors in the global movement to achieve the ambitious targets within the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, foundations play a vital role in this community.
Earlier this month, foundation…
Washington Snapshot: We Need Your Input on UBIT, Appropriations Update
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
We Need Your Input on UBIT!
Appropriations Update
Rettig Takes Over as New IRS Commissioner
2018 Elections: Attorneys General
2018 Ballot Measures of Interest
We Need Your Input on UBIT!
Many foundations and other charitable organizations are going to face…
Career Pathways: Supporting Underserved Communities
Editor's note: This is part of our blog series featuring current participants in the Career Pathways program. Applications for the 2019 cohort opened in September 5.
I’ve always cared about social issues. Growing up queer, in a mixed-race household, the daughter of two social workers, gave me a…
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