Family Foundations
The Council on Foundations defines a family foundation as one whose funds are derived from members of a single family, though this is not a legal term and has no precise definition. The Council on Foundations suggests that family foundations have at least one family member serving as an officer or board member of the foundation and, as the donor, that individual (or a relative) must play a significant role in governing and/or managing the foundation. Most family foundations are run by family members who serve as trustees or directors on a voluntary basis. In many cases, second- and third-generation descendants of the original donors manage the foundation.
Family foundations make up over half of all private (family, corporate, independent, and operating) foundations, or 40,456 out of approximately 73,764 foundations (Foundation Center, 2011). Family foundations make up approximately one-third of the Council’s membership.
Family foundations range in asset size from a few hundred thousand dollars to more than $1 billion. The holdings of family foundations total approximately $294 billion, or about 44 percent of all foundation holdings of $662 billion. Despite this, three out of five family foundations hold assets of less than $1 million. Family foundations gave away approximately $21.3 billion in grants in 2011 (The Foundation Center, 2011).
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Philanthropy in India
This report from Alliance magazine, WINGS, the Centre for Social Impact Philanthropy, and Ashoka University presents the culture and trends of philanthropy in India and the role of foundations in managing charitable giving.
India Philanthropy Report 2018: Understanding Tomorrow's Strategic Givers
This report from Dasra explores strategic giving in India by examining how philanthropists can increase the impact of their giving.
Strengthening Philanthropic Giving and Impact Investing in India
This study from Intellecap and the MacArthur Foundation examines the emerging areas of philanthropic giving and impact investing in India as instruments of the country's development.
The Role of Foundations in Public Debates in Germany
This article explores the history of foundations in Germany and assesses their public role, both as contributors of arguments and policy papers, and as objects of public debate.
Philanthropic Journalism Funding in Germany
This report from the Journalism Funders Forum analyzes and summarizes grantmaking to German journalism and media outlets.
A Paradigm Change: The Case for Private Philanthropy in the Arts in Germany, the Netherlands, and France
A report on the need to increase private philanthropy for the arts and humanities in Germany, the Netherlands, and France after recent cuts in government subsidies.
Philanthropic Journalism Funding in France
This report from the Journalism Funders Forum analyzes and summarizes grantmaking to French journalism and media outlets.
Chinese and Chinese-American Philanthropy
This report, authored by the Global Chinese Philanthropy Initiative, examines the giving patterns of Chinese and Chinese American philanthropists to examine what motivates them and what barriers exist to strengthening giving.
Grantmakers and Governments: The Possibilities of Partnership
While both governments and philanthropic organizations in Canada are committed to community investment, the two sectors do not often partner on projects. This paper is intended to help philanthropic funders understand more about the context for working with government in Canada, as well as the…
Washington Snapshot: Brady Releases Year-End Tax Package, Congress Faces Dec. 7 Deadline to Fund Government
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Global Philanthropy Report
This report prepared by the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government examines the vitality and impact of global institutional philanthropy.
Philanthropy in Brazil
A working paper from Alliance magazine, WINGS, and Philanthropy Network for Social Justice analyzing terms and trends of philanthropy and social investment in Brazil. This report examines the political atmosphere for philanthropy, as well as current challenges for the sector.
Getting Started with Grantmaking in Brazil
Getting Started is a new members-only resource within Country Notes. To help connect you with others working in Brazil, we have identified:
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Global Philanthropy Update - November 2018
Although votes in some races are still being counted, we know the results of the US midterm election will lead to changes in Washington in the new year that may impact global grantmakers. From changing Congressional committee leaders to upcoming reviews of US foreign assistance and the 2020 budget…
Immediate and Emerging Needs Arising from the California Fires
Philanthropy California is offering funders an up-to-the-minute briefing on the fires, local and state agency responses, and how to aid local efforts and avoid fraud.
As impacted communities in Northern and Southern California continue to grapple with the devastation resulting from the Camp,…
A Primer for Funders on CDFI’s: Co-Investing in Opportunity Zones and Inclusive Community Development
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With the passage of last year’s tax code overhaul, Congress created Opportunity Zones—areas in low-income census tracks designated by governors, where private equity investors can invest capital gains in new development ventures in exchange for tax forgiveness after 10…
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