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About the Council

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The Council on Foundations is a nonprofit membership association that serves as a guide for philanthropies as they advance the greater good. Building on our 75-year history, the Council supports over 1,000 member organizations in the United States and around the world to build trust in philanthropy…

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Kristen Scott Kennedy

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Kristen Scott Kennedy is Executive Vice President at the Council, where she leads work related to strategy, leadership and trainings, conferences and events, partnerships, and organizational development and learning. She also supports the priorities of the Council’s president and CEO, facilitates…

Global Regulation of Philanthropy

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The Council develops substantive policy positions on behalf of its members; submits regulatory comments and letters to U.S. policymakers, foreign governments, and intergovernmental bodies; and advocates before domestic and international bodies that set policies impacting cross-border philanthropy.…

A Guide to Place-Based Media Relations

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Download this resource as a PDF.Table of ContentsBackgroundBefore OutreachDuring the EngagementAfter the InterviewHow the Leadership Coalition can HelpBackgroundEarned media is one of the most durable ways for community foundations to build public trust, elevate the work of grantee partners, and…

2026 Amendments to India's Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA)

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This page will be updated as new information becomes available. Please bookmark it for future reference. Last updated August 26, 2026.India’s Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) is the cornerstone law regulating how nonprofits in India receive foreign funding, including from U.S.-based…

2026 Changes to Mexico’s Anti-Money Laundering Law

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This page will be updated as new information becomes available. Please bookmark it for future reference. Last updated August 26, 2026.Mexico’s Federal Law for the Prevention and Identification of Transactions with Illicitly Sourced Funds (LFPIORPI) is the country’s primary anti-money laundering law…

Legislation We Are Monitoring

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The Council continues to monitor legislation and legislative activity relevant to the broad philanthropic sector. Unless otherwise noted, the Council does not have a position on these bills. This page will be updated regularly as information is available.To stay up to date on the latest information…

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FAQ: Global Grantmaking

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What are the legal requirements for private foundations wishing to make cross-border grants? What is equivalency determination? What is expenditure responsibility? How do I decide whether to use equivalency determination or expenditure responsibility? What are the legal…

2025 Council on Foundations - Commonfund Study of Investment of Endowments for Private and Community Foundations (CCSF)

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The CCSF Study is the field’s most comprehensive and authoritative study on investment and governance policies and practices, and the 2025 CCSF studies 285 private and community foundations representing $126.9 billion in assets. Topics covered include:Returns and Investment ObjectivesAsset…

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