Private Grantmakers include private, independent, and family foundations, along with operating private foundations, grantmaking LLCs, and private health-conversion foundations.
Need more information? A member of our team is available to assist at membership@cof.org.
Our private grantmaker members value these membership benefits and services most:
Private grantmakers self-report assets from their most recent completed fiscal year to determine their annual Council membership contribution.
| Assets | Annual Contribution |
|---|---|
| $999,999 & under | $1,000 |
| $1,000,000-$4,999,999 | $2,500 |
| $5,000,000-$29,999,999 | $4,000 |
| $30,000,000-$99,999,999 | $7,500 |
| $100,000,000-$199,999,999 | $10,000 |
| $200,000,000-$299,999,999 | $15,000 |
| $300,000,000-$599,999,999 | $20,000 |
| $600,000,000-$1,999,999,999 | $25,000 |
| $2,000,000,000-$9,999,999,999 | $35,000 |
| $10,000,000,000 & over | $45,000 |
For more information about Council policies and member eligibility, please reference our Membership Policy.
If you do not want to use our online application system to join, you can download and complete the pdf membership application for Private Grantmaker Members.
The Council on Foundations fosters an environment where philanthropy can thrive and cultivates a community of diverse and skilled philanthropic professionals and organizations who lead with integrity, serve as ethical stewards, and advocate for progress.
