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Global Grantmaking Essentials
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October 9, 10, 16, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
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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.
Career Pathways Builds Strong Foundations
When I first learned of the Council on Foundations’ Career Pathways program, I wasn’t sure whether I should apply. I was interested by the programs’ goal to increase the number of people of color in senior and executive positions in philanthropy and to thereby deepen capacity for impact in the…
Global Philanthropy Newsletter—February 2018
Last week in Mexico City, the Council co-hosted the first ever North American Community Foundations Summit, which brought together more than 200 leaders to discuss how we can truly leave no one behind and achieve the SDGs in North America by 2030. It was a powerful conversation about our shared…
Washington Snapshot: Congress Ends Brief Shutdown, New IRS Commissioner Officially Nominated
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot:
Brief Government Shutdown Ended with Passage of Budget Deal
Trump Administration Releases 2018-19 Budget
Repeal of Johnson Amendment Raised at National Prayer Breakfast
President Trump Officially Nominates New IRS Head
FEMA Requests Comments on Natural…
More Than 80 Philanthropic Leaders Commit to Working Across Borders to Achieve the SDGS in North America
Coming out of a historic meeting that brought together philanthropic leaders from Canada, Mexico and the United States, more than 80 philanthropic leaders have joined in solidarity and pledged to work to reduce poverty and increase opportunity for all across North America. This commitment marks the…
North American Philanthropy: United to Leave No One Behind
More than 200 leaders from across North America gathered in Mexico City for the inaugural North American Community Foundations Summit on February 5-6, 2018.
Out of this historic gathering, the Council on Foundations and event co-hosts Community Foundations of Canada and Comunalia from Mexico…
Veterans Philanthropy Exchange Policy Meeting at the Public Policy Summit
The Council on Foundations’ inaugural Public Policy Summit included specific programing to determine a policy agenda for the Veterans Philanthropy Exchange in Philadelphia, on April 12, 2018.
This meeting of Veterans funders took a deep dive to explore public policy issues foundations…
2018 HR Summit - Registration
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If you don't want to register online, you can complete the paper registration form and send it to registration@cof.org.
Registration Rates
Member Rate before April 30, 2018 = $499
Member Rate after April 30, 2018 = $549…
Nonprofit and Philanthropic Leaders Call on Congress to Leave the Johnson Amendment Alone
Nonprofit and philanthropic leaders renewed their call for preserving the Johnson Amendment, the longstanding law that protects their organizations from the divisiveness of partisan politics. The call comes as House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) used the National Prayer Breakfast to express…
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…
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…
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