Council On Foundations Inc

Organization Overview

Council On Foundations Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1957. According to its NTEE Classification (T50) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Charity & Voluntarism Promotion, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Council On Foundations Inc employed 45 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Council On Foundations Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Council On Foundations Inc generated $12.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.6m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO SUPPORT PHILANTHROPY TO BE A TRUSTED PARTNER IN ADVANCING THE GREATER GOOD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

MEMBER SERVICES THE COUNCIL PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES ABOUT THE ISSUES AND TOPICS MOST IMPACTING PHILANTHROPY, ENSURING THAT OUR MEMBERS HAVE THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO DEVELOP BETTER WAYS OF OPERATING. THE COUNCIL ALSO PROVIDES NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, FACILITATES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND BUILDS BRIDGES BETWEEN FOUNDATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND AROUND THE WORLD. THROUGH THIS WORK, THE COUNCIL SEEKS OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTNER WITH PEER PHILANTHROPY SERVING ORGANIZATIONS AND AMPLIFY THEIR WORK.


PUBLIC POLICY THE COUNCIL IS A LEADING ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION FOR THE PHILANTHROPIC SECTOR AND BUILDS STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH POLICY MAKERS AND REGULATORS IN ORDER TO ADVOCATE FOR LAWS AND REGULATIONS THAT ADVANCE THE GREATER GOOD, ENABLE DIVERSE PHILANTHROPIC ENDEAVORS TO THRIVE, AND SPUR THE GROWTH OF CHARITABLE GIVING WITHOUT INCREASING WEALTH INEQUALITY. WITH RESPECT TO OUR ADVOCACY EFFORTS, ANY ACTIVITIES THAT MEET THE DEFINITION OF LOBBYING ARE REPORTED ON SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE C.


STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS THE COUNCIL SHARES THE GOOD WORK OF PHILANTHROPY WITH OUR MEMBERS, SECTOR PARTNERS, MEDIA, AND GOVERNMENT THROUGH DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS CHANNELS, PUBLICATIONS, AND KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTS. WE PROVIDE FOUNDATIONS WITH THE INFORMATION, RESOURCES, AND CONNECTIONS THEY NEED TO IMPROVE THEIR PRACTICE AND LEARN FROM THEIR PEERS.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Mia Chisholm
Recruiting Services
$151,327
Cliftonlarsonallen Llp
Accounting Services
$180,353
Hamilton Place Strategies Llc
Public Affairs Consulting
$140,000
P20 Global Holdings Inc
Staffing Services
$295,398
Whitman Associates Inc
Staffing Services
$160,168
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $961,977
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,504,812
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,466,789
Total Program Service Revenue$7,467,870
Investment income $90,658
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $155
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $12,025,472

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Council On Foundations Inc has awarded $75,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ASSOCIATION OF BLACK FOUNDATION EXECUTIVES

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$50,000

KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, KS

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$25,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 100 grants that Council On Foundations Inc has recieved totaling $5,200,977.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ANALYSIS

$500,000
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

Flint, MI

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING AND ENHANCING RESPONSIBLE AND EFFECTIVE PHILANTHROPY.

$500,000
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

Flint, MI

PURPOSE: TO BOLSTER THE STRENGTHENING OF THE U.S. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FIELD BY THE COUNTRY'S LEADING PHILANTHROPIC MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION.

$400,000
Ford Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$400,000
Conrad N Hilton Foundation

Westlake Village, CA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.

$250,000
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

Menlo Park, CA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$250,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$285,767
Earnings$28,202
Other Expense$313,969

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