Council on Foundations

The Council on Foundations exists to help philanthropy be a strong and trusted partner in advancing the common good. Building on our 70-year history, we are charting a course for the field where funders display high integrity, earn and maintain the public's trust and serve as excellent stewards of philanthropic resources. We imagine a world where givers of all kinds are sophisticated and vital players in creating more equitable communities and a better world. Our community includes grantmakers of all sizes, focus areas, and geographies and increasingly, it includes those who structure their philanthropy in new and creative ways, both in the U.S. and abroad.