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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: BREAKING NEWS: House Passes H.R. 1
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot
Tax reform: House passes tax reform package; Senate continues committee markup.
IRS notices rule for charitable giving for wildfire damages.
In the States: The Cuts are Coming, Montana Continues its Strict Campaign Finance Tradition
News from the Hill…
Council on Foundations Statement on the House Passage of H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Today, the Council on Foundations released the following statement from President and CEO Vikki Spruill:
“Just minutes ago, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. A once-in-a-generation opportunity for tax reform has been missed. The negative impacts of this bill on…
Joint Statement of the National Council of Nonprofits and the Council on Foundations
The Council on Foundations and the National Council of Nonprofits stand united in opposing H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, because of significant changes to proven tax policies that have served the American people well, most notably the following:
Severely Cutting Back Charitable Giving:…
Washington Snapshot: TAKE ACTION NOW to Protect Charitable Giving
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot
House marks up tax reform bill; Action in the Senate imminent
New Report Details Recommendations for Combatting the Opioid Crisis
In the States: Election Day 2017 results, New Mexico alleges solicitation violations on behalf of nonprofits
News from the Hill…
Statement on the Joint Committee On Taxation’s Charitable Deduction Analysis
On November 8, 2017, the Council on Foundations released the following statement from President and CEO Vikki Spruill:
“The Joint Committee on Taxation has released an analysis of the impact of the recently introduced tax reform bill on charitable deductions for fiscal year 2018 which finds…
Washington Snapshot: BREAKING NEWS - House Unveils Long-Awaited Tax Reform Bill
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot
House GOP Leaders Release Tax Reform Bill
Treasury Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy Named Acting Commissioner of IRS
Congress Must Raise Debt Limit by January 2018
In the States: Locals Focus on Supporting Community Nonprofits and Volunteers, North Carolina…
Council on Foundations Statement on House Tax Reform Legislation
Today, the Council on Foundations released the following statement from President and CEO Vikki Spruill:
“For nearly 70 years, the Council on Foundations has worked to inspire and expand a culture of charitable giving and enhance philanthropy’s ability to contribute to vibrant, healthy and…
Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy 2017
Every year, billions of dollars are distributed in response to disasters and humanitarian crises. How much of this comes from foundations? What are other sources of funding? How much funding addresses long-term recovery and disaster risk reduction, in addition to emergency response and immediate…
Washington Snapshot: Release of Tax Reform Bill Imminent
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot
Tax Reform Update: House votes on key measure to advance tax reform; tax bill expected next week
IRS releases 2017-2018 Priority Guidance
In the States: Elected official fundraising for nonprofits under review in the states
News from the Hill
So, What's Up…
Top Ten Insights for Foundation Investors in a Mature Market
Last week I had the honor of moderating a panel at the 2017 Council on Foundations Endowments & Finance Summit. In the session, “Foundation Investing in Mature Markets: Challenges and Rewards,” I was joined by three esteemed colleagues, representing foundations with over $3 billion in endowed…
Efficient Impact Frontier
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Are you curious how to balance impact with risk and return? Join us for a conversation with Michael McCreless, Senior Director of Strategy & Impact at Root Capital, an agricultural impact investor that grows rural prosperity in environmentally vulnerable areas in…
The Success of the 2017 Endowments and Finance Summit
We just concluded the third Council on Foundations Endowments and Finance Summit, where more than 100 foundation CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, board members and other leaders met to consider the future of the philanthropic sector. Based on post-event buzz and input from participants, it seems to have been our…
Washington Snapshot: Senate Votes to Pass Budget, Brings Tax Reform a Step Closer
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot
Tax Reform Update: Senate to vote on legislation that would lay the path for tax reform
Repealing the Johnson Amendment Remains a Target
A reflection on executive and regulatory activity in the Trump Administration
In the States: Elected official fundraising…
Northern California Fires: Join Local Foundation Leaders and Experts for a First Hand Report
Join a webinar with leaders of the community foundations and disaster response experts to hear how they're doing, what they know so far, and what kind of support is most helpful at this stage of the emergency.
Speakers
Andrea Zussman (Moderator)
Manager, Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability, …
From Athletes to Role Models and Philanthropists
As the NFL season has officially kicked off, I am reminded of the positive ways that so many athletes are effecting change off the field.
Indeed, the area of sports philanthropy is becoming increasingly common.
At the Council on Foundations’ recent Leading Together conference, the growing trend…
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