Private Foundations


Private foundations are a driving force for our nation's nonprofit sector and the quality of life in our communities. There are currently more than 71,000 private foundations in the United States, including independent, family and corporate foundations. In this section, you will find information and resources for private foundations. Information that is specific to corporate or family foundations is located on their respective web pages.

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  • Council on Foundations
    A membership organization of more than 2,000 grantmaking foundations and giving programs providing leadership expertise, legal services and networking opportunities.
  • Association of Small Foundations
    Membership organization of 3,000 foundations with few or no staff, which provides peer learning opportunities, targeted resources, and a collective voice in and beyond the philanthropic community.