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• Council on Foundations

  We believe philanthropy is a powerful force for good. As a nonprofit membership association, the Council is committed to expanding trust in philanthropic organizations as they work to address society'...

• Country Notes | Council on Foundations

  The Council on Foundations maintains a regularly updated library of resources for making grants in specific countries. Country Notes are widely used by U.S. and global foundations, nonprofits, governm...

• International Giving | Council on Foundations

  These resources are for U.S. foundations and grantmakers wishing to make grants abroad. The resources on this page focus on global grantmaking in general. We provide all legal considerations for inter...

• 2021 Council on Foundations - Commonfund Study of Investment of Endowments for Private and Community

  The CCSF study is the field’s most comprehensive and authoritative study on investment and governance policies and practices. The 2021 CCSF studies 231 private and community foundations that represent...

• Private Foundation Programs & Services | Council on Foundations

  The Council has served private philanthropy since 1964, including both family and independent foundations. As a national community of grantmakers, the Council is proud to offer a variety of services a...

• Global Philanthropy | Council on Foundations

  The focus of the Council's global program is to support U.S. philanthropy’s international engagement – including through cross-border grantmaking – but also by applying a global perspective to domesti...