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Community foundations are one of the fastest-growing sectors of philanthropy in the United States.
We are tax-exempt public charities created by and for people in local areas. We enable people with philanthropic interests to easily and effectively support the issues they care about—immediately or through their will or estate plan.
An attractive alternative to creating and running a private foundation or opening a commercial gift fund, community foundations allow you to establish and name a fund, or contribute to existing funds that match your charitable passions.
You can also contribute to a community foundation's grantmaking initiatives that address critical regional issues (to review ours, click here).
Many who have a private foundation also establish a fund at their community foundation to engage in effective philanthropy close to home.
All donors benefit from their community foundation's local knowledge and strategic approach to grantmaking that improves their community and region.
The first community foundation was established in 1914. Today there are 707 throughout the United States and over 1,175 in 46 countries. In 2006, community foundations awarded over $3.6 billion in grants to nonprofit organizations.
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