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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.
Stand-To - A Convening to Improve Veterans’ Transition Services
The Council on Foundations was proud to recently sponsor and participate in the George W. Bush Institute’s Stand-To National Veterans Convening, a summit focused on veteran transition.
Through the summit, held June 22 and 23 at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. the Bush Institute…
Washington Snapshot - June 22, 2017
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Tax Reform Update: Senate Finance Chairman calls for input on tax reform
Health care seems to gain steam in Senate
HUD announces it will begin accepting unsolicited proposals for research
In the States: Delaware charitable deduction at risk
News from the…
Philanthropy's Impact in the Southwest
Strengthening Local Communities to Achieve Global Goals
Overview
There are significant challenges facing communities in the Southwest, including racial inequality in education, economic opportunities and health outcomes.
The Council on Foundations, Philanthropy Southwest, and Albuquerque…
Washington Snapshot - June 15, 2017
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
CHARITY Act is reintroduced in Senate
Tax Reform Update: Freedom Caucus weighs in on tax reform
Senate continues work on health care legislation
Deadline for addressing debt limit more fluid than previously thought
In the States: Budgets and late nights at…
Managing Effectively Across Differences: The Impact of Implicit Bias on Leadership
Event Details
An intimate group of thought leaders from the higher education, philanthropic and corporate sectors came together for a unique convening designed to explore the impact of implicit bias on leadership and operational excellence.
This convening aimed to accomplish the following…
Council on Foundations Statement on the Introduction of the CHARITY Act
Today, the Council on Foundations released the following statement from President and CEO Vikki Spruill:
“Today’s introduction of the ‘Charities Helping Americans Regularly Throughout the Year Act of 2017’ (CHARITY Act, S. 1343) is a welcome step towards protecting and growing our nation’s…
With Pride Month, We Remember the Push for Equality Continues
One year ago today, our nation was rocked by the horrific attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. In a message expressing our solidarity with those affected by the attack, we noted that it was particularly tragic because this event occurred at a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and…
Supporting Organizations
Legal Compliance Guidance, Publication
A Chapter in Mastering Foundation Law:
The Council on Foundations Compendium of Legal Resources
This chapter discusses the federal tax laws governing supporting organizations. As a result of the Tax Reform Act of 1969, private foundations receive considerably less favorable treatment under tax law…
What to Expect from an Audit
Legal Compliance Guidance, Publication
A Chapter in Mastering Foundation Law:
The Council on Foundations Compendium of Legal Resources
This chapter addresses what foundations should expect from an audit. Nonprofits, including private foundations, are bracing for an uptick in audit activity from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as it…
Foundation Finance and Investment Management
Legal Compliance Guidance, Publication
A Chapter in Mastering Foundation Law:
The Council on Foundations Compendium of Legal Resources
This chapter examines Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA) and other laws that govern the management and investment of endowments and other foundation financial assets. It also…
Career Pathways: Learning in Dallas
Just before the Annual Conference, the Career Pathways cohort met up in Dallas for our next session. Here’s what we did during these three days of learning, sharing, and growth.
We went all-in right from the start. On the first day, the cohort gathered in a circle to share stories of self-care,…
Washington Snapshot - June 8, 2017
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Tax Reform Update: Congress must address a packed agenda before getting to tax reform
“Johnson Amendment” may be discussed in House hearing
DOE aims to reduce regulations following EO
President Trump unveils infrastructure plan in budget
In the States:…
Policy and Private Philanthropy Part 1: President’s Budget and Congressional Appropriations
Members, Access the Recording
Many of our private foundation members are worried about the President’s budget and how it will affect the nonprofit organizations they fund. This webinar is designed to give you a better understanding of the process and impact of the President’s proposed cuts to…
2017 Endowments & Finance Summit
Join us in New York!
Now in its third year, the Endowments and Finance Summit is the premier convening to hear expert insights and have in-depth conversations on the best practices and financial strategies to get a competitive advantage in the philanthropic advisory marketplace. Here’s why…
Washington Snapshot - June 1, 2017
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Take Action: Extend the Charitable Deduction to All Americans
Tax Reform Update: Competing legislative priorities complicate tax reform prospects
State Reliance on Federal Funds
New York Revitalization Act Amendments Go into Effect
Extend the Charitable…
In Hilton Head, One Foundation Is Working to Provide Public Sewer to Homes
Editor’s Note: This blog post spotlights Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, which was one of 10 recipients of the 2017 HUD Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships. The awards are a joint effort between the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Council on…
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