Council on Foundations

We strive to increase the effectiveness, stewardship, and accountability of the philanthropic sector while providing our members with the services and support they need for success.

Community Foundations

As tax-exempt public charities, community foundations help donors address local needs—and help thousands of people.

Corporate Grantmakers

Companies establish corporate foundations and giving programs to have a positive impact on society.

Family Philanthropy

In these foundations, philanthropy is a family affair: family members have a substantial role in the foundations' governance.

Global Philanthropy

International grantmakers include U.S. foundations and corporations that make grants to global recipients and programs.

Independent Foundations

Independent foundations make grants based on charitable endowments and are not governed by a benefactor.

Council Names Vikki Spruill president and CEO

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Resources

Conferences Spotlight

2012 Fall Conference for Community Foundations

September 10-12, 2012 | New Orleans

Join us in the Big Easy for networking, learning, and all that jazz. Book your hotel room today!

Save the Date!

2012 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

April 29-May 1, 2012 | Los Angeles

It's a wrap!

2012 FAMILY CONFERENCE

February 13-15, 2012 | Miami Beach

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Council Names Vikki N. Spruill president and CEO

Vikki Spruill will become president and CEO of the Council on Foundations effective July 1, 2012. Spruill, currently the president and CEO of Ocean Conservancy, brings a blend of expertise in both collaborative leadership and philanthropy.

Read the press release.

View the message from Carol Larson, Kevin Murphy, and Judy Jolley Mohraz.