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.
2023 UN General Assembly Philanthropic Side-Events
Sunday, September 17, 2023
Goals House UNGA
September 17 - 20 | In-Person
Philanthropies Represented: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
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Monday, September 18, 2023
Better Together World Congress 2023
September 18 | Hybrid
Philanthropies Represented: Better Together Foundation…
2023 Annual Member Meeting
The virtual 2023 Annual Member Meeting included approval of the nominations for the Board of Directors and the State of the Council address from Kathleen Enright, President and CEO, Council on Foundations.
Celebrating our 2023 Council Award Winners
During our 2023 Annual Member Meeting,…
Philanthropy's Response to Hawaiʻi Wildfires
Overview
Over 100 people have died in the wildfires sweeping through the Hawaiʻian island of Maui. Although wildfires and hurricanes are part of "seasonal realities" in the state, strong winds from Hurricane Dora have made this fire the nation's deadliest in over 100 years. Lahaina, a historic…
Artificial Intelligence in Philanthropy: Trends and Responsible Use
View the recording of this thought-provoking webinar on the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and its significance in shaping digital infrastructure and enhancing equitable outcomes for the social sector.
In this session, speakers from the philanthropic sector discussed how the power of…
Values-Aligned Philanthropy: Implementing Policies at Community Foundations
Are you struggling to communicate with key stakeholders about your anti-hate funding policy? Have you found implementing these policies to be murkier than expected? Or maybe you haven’t engaged with values-aligned philanthropy yet, and you’re looking for a place to start? Join this interactive…
Centering Community Voice for Health and Economic Equity
Discover how a Milwaukee funder collaborative is designing a mixed-use neighborhood while prioritizing community voice.
Join this webinar to learn how the Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF), the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), Royal Capital (a Black-owned developer), and the residents of three…
2023 HR Summit
Enter the Summit
In this time of significant transformation, HR, talent, and culture leaders and practitioners have emerged as pivotal drivers in making the workplace more inclusive. Leveraging the lessons learned and fundamental work that occurred over the past few years, organizations have a…
What does the Supreme Court's decision mean for foundations and charitable organizations?
On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States announced their opinion in a pair of cases — Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina. The Court held that "Harvard’s and UNC’s admissions…
Public Policy Action Network - November 2023 Meeting
The Council’s Public Policy Action Network is a members-only group of foundation leaders committing their voices, experiences, and networks to engage and educate federal elected officials to foster a policy environment in which philanthropy can thrive. Policymakers depend on the voices and…
Philanthropy Supporting Ukraine - July 2023
Ukraine’s “Green Economy” Future
How can countries build resilient, carbon-neutral economies? Funders around the world are investing in sustainable energy, working to combat the impact of climate change, and helping environmental nonprofits build green economies. Join us to explore how…
Public Policy Action Network - September 2023 Meeting
The Council’s Public Policy Action Network is a members-only group of foundation leaders committing their voices, experiences, and networks to engage and educate federal elected officials to foster a policy environment in which philanthropy can thrive. Policymakers depend on the voices and…
Essentials of Policy Advocacy for Grantmakers 2023
The Essentials of Policy Advocacy for Grantmakers course will help foundation staff use their resources effectively to advance public policies that support the greater good. Rather than focusing on what policies foundations should address, this training will focus on how to engage in policy…
How To: Amplifying Community Engagement to Address Common Issues
In this webinar, you’ll learn ideas for collaboration with different communities and stakeholders to enrich the quality of your programs. You’ll walk away with strategies for developing trust and collaboration for community-led initiatives.
In 2020 Comunalia, launched the Active Communities Fund…
Trust-Based and Equity-Focused Disaster Grant Evaluation: Sharing Power When Stakes Are High
Join us to learn strategies for trust-based and equity-focused evaluation for grantmaking in disaster contexts!
The Greater New Orleans Foundation has learned how evaluation, if done with sensitivity to stakeholders' needs, can guide disaster response towards equitable outcomes and hold…
Could the Supreme Court’s Decision on Affirmative Action Affect Philanthropy?
Will the Supreme Court end affirmative action in June? It seems likely, and the legal consequences may ripple beyond college admissions to other sectors, including philanthropy and the wider charitable sector.
As you may know, the Court heard two cases – Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v.…
Philanthropy Supporting Ukraine - June 2023
Ukraine's Medical and Health Needs
Funders were invited to join this conversation as part of our series of briefings on how philanthropy can support the ongoing and widespread relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts as a result of Russia's war on Ukraine.
In this roundtable discussion Boris…
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