Private Foundations
Private foundations make grants based on charitable endowments. The endowment funds come from one or a small handful of sources -- an individual, a family or a corporation. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not raise funds or seek public financial support the way public charities (like community foundations) must.
“Private foundation” is the umbrella term that includes corporate, independent, family, and operating foundations. As of 2011, there were 73,764 private foundations in the United States (Foundation Center, 2011).
In 2011, private foundations held more than $604 billion in assets and gave away more than $45 billion (Foundation Center, 2011).
Below is everything on our site for private foundations. Due to the large number of resources on our website, we highly recommend you use the site navigation or the search feature to find what you are looking for.
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As more becomes known about the impacts of the storm, this page will be updated…
Career Pathways: Inspirations from Philanthropy
Editor's note: This is part of our blog series featuring current participants in the Career Pathways program. Applications for the 2019 cohort opened in September 5.
On Philanthropy
Service has always been a part of my life. Regardless of our financial disposition, my family found time to give…
Private Philanthropy Update - September 2018
At the end of August, more than 130 funders gathered in the Twin Cities at the Council’s second Inclusive Economic Prosperity convening. A mix of private, community, and corporate philanthropy leaders from across the region discussed strategies to effectively build economic innovation ecosystems…
Washington Snapshot: Tax Reform 2.0 to be Unveiled, Primary Upset in Massachusetts
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
An Update on Tax Reform 2.0
Kyl to Fill Vacant Arizona Senate Seat Left by McCain
Rocky start for Kavanaugh’s Confirmation Hearings
Federal Reserve Board Releases New Publication
Primary Upset in Massachusetts
SALT Workaround Proposed Regulations Cause…
2018 UN General Assembly Philanthropic Side-Events
In September 2018 - representatives from government, civil society, and the corporate sector came together at the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City to discuss important global challenges, from hunger and poverty to climate change and disaster.
Hundreds of…
2019 HR Summit
The 2019 HR Summit: Building a Culture of Equity, co-hosted by the Council on Foundations and CHANGE Philanthropy, is your unique opportunity to share your personal and organizational journey as it relates to building a culture of decision-making and best practices rooted in equity. This collective…
Crypto-Philanthropy: What You Need to Know
Editor's note: This post is one in a series highlighting sessions for the upcoming Endowments and Finance Summit, held in Washington, DC, on September 6-7. The Summit is where foundation leaders – such as CEOs, CIOs, CFOs, Senior Investment Officers and board and investment committee members –…
Washington Snapshot: Senator John McCain Leaves Behind a Legacy, Treasury Proposes Rules on SALT Workarounds
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Senator John McCain Leaves Behind a Legacy
Senate Passes Spending Bill Package
Treasury Proposes Rules on State-Level SALT Workarounds
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Facebook Live: Serving the Public Good: Exploring Relationships between Public Policy and the Charitable Sector
Join us on Facebook for the closing plenary session at the 2018 Endownments & Finance Summit.
Experts from top economic thinktanks and foundation leaders will discuss the future of philanthropy, highlighting key policy implications and anticipated outcomes of changes in charitable giving. …
Facebook Live: Harnessing the Momentum, Finding Opportunities, Building Stronger Futures
Join us on Facebook for the opening plenary session at the 2018 Endownments & Finance Summit.
Hear from top foundation leaders how they navigated the financial unknowns of the past year and what moves they plan to make in the year ahead to set their organizations up for success.Speakers: …
Putting Down Roots
Editor's Note: As a part of our Inclusive Economic Prosperity in the Midwest convening, we're highlighting stories from the region. This article was originally published in bMag, a publication by the Bush Foundation.
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Council on Foundations Statement On Donor Advised Funds
In response to numerous articles in which some media outlets have mischaracterized the intent and impact of donor advised funds, the Council on Foundations released the following joint statement from interim president and CEO Gene Cochrane and Javier Alberto Soto, chair of the Council’s board of…
Preserving Equity among Generations: CPI + 5%
Editor's note: This post is one in a series highlighting sessions for the upcoming Endowments and Finance Summit, held in Washington, DC, on September 6-7. The Summit is where foundation leaders – such as CEOs, CIOs, CFOs, Senior Investment Officers and board and investment committee members –…
Washington Snapshot: Treasury Solicits Input on UBIT Guidance, SALT Workaround Regulations Coming Soon
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Senate Finance Committee Considers Treasury Nominee
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Editor's Note: In advance of our Inclusive Economic Prosperity in the Midwest convening, we're highlighting stories from the region. This article was originally published in bMag, a publication by the Bush Foundation. Photography is by David Ellis.
On an autumn afternoon in 2017, Abdirizak “Zack”…
ER Causing You Trauma? Diagnosing the Rules and Regulations for Expenditure Responsibility
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The steps of expenditure responsibility are the federally-mandated procedures a private foundation (and DAFs) must follow for any grant made to a non-charity. While the rules for exercising expenditure responsibility are relatively straightforward, many issues and…
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