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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.
Council on Foundations Statement Regarding White House Tax Cut Statement
Today, the Council on Foundations released the following statement from President and CEO Vikki Spruill:
“Today’s White House statement on its tax reform position clarifies the first step in what will be a long process towards meaningful tax reform. We are especially pleased to see the White House…
Council on Foundations Kicks off 2017 Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas
The Council on Foundations opened its Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas, this week with a special address from President George W. Bush. He talked about the current work of the George W. Bush Institute and its Military Service Initiative, which ensures post-9/11 veterans and their families make…
HUD and Council on Foundations Announce Winners of 2017 Secretary's Award
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Council on Foundations (COF) today announced the winners of the 2017 HUD Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships.
The awards were presented at the Council on Foundations Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas, earlier…
Philanthropy's Role in Bridging Divides through Civil Discourse and Shared Dialogue
Thank you Sherry for that introduction. Sherry is our outgoing Board Chair and has done a remarkable job during her tenure with the Council’s Board. She recently wrote a moving piece that you may have seen on what the Council means to her, and how the Council is and I quote, “the one entity that…
Washington Snapshot - April 20, 2017
We will be taking a break from sending Snapshot next week due to our Annual Conference, but will resume sending on May 4. We look forward to seeing those of you who will be joining us in Dallas!
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Tax Reform Update: Debate continues as charitable issues receive…
Washington Snapshot - April 13, 2017
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Tax Reform Update: Congress may be in recess this week, but tax reform is still the talk of the town
Congress Adjourns for Recess Without Clear Strategy on Spending Legislation
Gorsuch Swearing In Returns SCOTUS to Full Capacity
White House Lifts Hiring Freeze…
Starting a Foundation: Formation and Considerations
Legal Compliance Guidance, Publication
Many people want to start foundations, but few start out knowing exactly what sort of organization they are going to create. The purpose of this e-book is to help potential donors understand the many different entities that are commonly referred to as foundations and to provide an understanding of…
Washington Snapshot - April 6, 2017
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Tax Reform Update: Congress and the administration have yet to reach consensus on an approach to tax reform
Government funding is set to expire at the end of this month
Private foundations and the charitable deduction—yes, you may lobby!
In the States:…
Sustainability in Grant-Giving in a Conflict-Ridden Part of the World
Healing Across the Divides (HATD) is a new member of the Council on Foundations. We joined the Council to learn from others facing similar challenges globally and connect with funders to explore issues such as finding ways to better build grantee sustainability.
Our mission is to “improve the…
2017 HR Summit: Achieving Equity in the Workplace
The 2017 HR Summit: Achieving Equity in the Workplace, co-hosted by the Council on Foundations and CHANGE Philanthropy, was a unique opportunity to learn how to make attendees' foundations — and philanthropy as a whole — more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Want to attend this year? Visit the…
Washington Snapshot - March 30, 2017
In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot…
Tax Reform Update: What’s next for tax reform now following the ACA mishap?
Congress aims to avoid government shutdown
Administration weighs in as Congress gears up for a spending bill
In the States: Property Tax Fights Continue in the Courts and Legislatures…
Keep Partisan Politics Out of the Nonprofit Sector
This was first published on March 22 in The Hill.
Washington, D.C., may be the most partisan place on earth, where anything and everything is judged by which political party you support, rather than the substance of what’s being discussed. Well, thank goodness that perspective is not shared by our…
Washington Snapshot - March 23, 2017
In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot…
Philanthropic and charitable leaders join the Philanthropy Caucus for a reception
Tax Reform Update: House expected to vote on repealing the ACA today, tax reform hangs in the balance
Gift substantiation bill reintroduced in the Senate
Council, National…
From Jamaica to Virginia: Initial Thoughts About My Atlas Corps Journey
Excited, relieved, eager, anxious—those were some of the feelings I experienced when I found out I was selected as an Atlas Corps Fellow to serve at the Council on Foundations.
I was working at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Jamaica when I received the confirmation email. I…
Global Philanthropy Update — March 2017
How did you celebrate International Women’s Day this year? Council staff wore red in solidarity with the “A Day Without a Woman” campaign.
Are you worried about how proposed cuts to USG development funding might impact your international grantmaking? I recently spoke to the Chronicle about what we'…
Washington Snapshot - March 16, 2017
In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot…
Meet our team!
Tax Reform Update: ACA repeal faces obstacle following the release of a CBO report
East coast snow storm prompts a bipartisan road trip from Texas to D.C.
The President’s budget is released
President Trump issues new executive order
In the…
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