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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: Senate Advances Tax Bill, Moving Full Speed Toward Passage
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot
Tax reform: The Senate begins debate on tax reform, advancing tax reform ever closer to the President’s desk
In the States: Michigan nonprofits and philanthropic groups promote Census 2020, a year in review of the charitable deduction challenges and expansion,…
Schedule-At-A-Glance
This schedule is subject to change.
Wednesday, April 11
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Opening Plenary — Engage, Educate, and Empower: Philanthropy’s Voice in the Public Policy Arena
Thursday, April 12
8-9 a.m.
Networking Breakfast
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Veterans Philanthropy…
Working Group
Khalif Ali
Director of Public Policy and Advocacy
The Pittsburgh Foundation
Pete Bird
President
The Frist Foundation
Gina Dalma
Special Advisor to the CEO and Vice President of Government Relations
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Bruce…
Teaming Together to Mitigate the Impact of Implicit Bias
Approximately 50 leaders from higher education, philanthropy, and the private sector recently met at Duke University for an intimate conversation about implicit bias. Organized by the TIAA Institute, Duke University, and the Council on Foundations, “Managing Effectively Across Differences: The…
Three Leading Organizations Representing Foundations and Charitable Nonprofits Urge NO Vote on Senate Tax Bill
The Council on Foundations, National Council of Nonprofits and Independent Sector today voiced united opposition to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act being considered in the U.S. Senate. Leaders of the three organizations, which represent foundations and charitable nonprofits, sent a letter to lawmakers,…
Joint Letter of Opposition to the Senate Tax Reform Bill
Dear Senators,
The charitable nonprofit and foundation communities stand united in opposition to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and, in the strongest possible terms, urge a “NO” vote on the bill. The current legislation damages the civic infrastructure upon which our communities depend, and hurts the…
#GivingTuesday Is An Opportunity To Focus On the Good Around Us
At a time when partisanship runs rampant and public divides seem numerous, this #GivingTuesday offers an opportunity for our country to focus on all the good that is happening around us and to work collectively, through donations of all kinds, to strengthen our society at every level.
#…
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…
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