Candid

MARCH 11, 2022

We have identified 208 pledges and grants for Ukraine relief. This includes 34 pledges worth $241,773,200 and 174 grants worth $343,561,933 as of March 8. The United States, United Kingdom, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, and Japan account for 91% of total grant funding for Ukraine to date. Giving by funder type.

Ukraine 126

Ukraine United Kingdom Global Denmark 126

Kindful

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Many foundations focus much of their philanthropy work on youth empowerment—and for good reason. The foundations on this list are just a few of the many that understand the importance that youth empowerment plays in helping young people from all backgrounds grow and excel during this critical stage of their life. Kellogg Foundation.

Grant 101

Grant Fund Cleveland Program 101

Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities. Ford Foundation. Mellon Foundation. The Shubert Foundation.

Arts 105

Arts Culture Grant Fund 105

Candid

JUNE 29, 2021

Every year, Candid conducts the Foundation Giving Forecast Survey, asking large U.S. foundations to share information about their philanthropic giving over the last two years as well as their plans for the year ahead. This year, we were especially interested in learning how foundation giving and payout might have shifted in 2020. .

Foundation 111

Foundation Giving Award Grant 111

Qgiv

JULY 19, 2023

Grants are a fundamental source of revenue for growing organizations to accomplish large projects and receive financial support outside of individual donations. This guide to grants for nonprofits covers the basics of grants including types of grants, examples, where to find grants, and tips for grant writing.

Grant 52

Grant Resource Guide Tips 52

Candid

MAY 12, 2021

This gap is notable because IRS 990 filings are a substantial source of data about nonprofits and foundation grantmaking in the U.S. At Candid, grants data from 990s flows into tools such as Foundation Directory , public dashboards that provide insights into philanthropy in different regions across the U.S.,

Grant 141

Grant Data Files Method 141

Candid

JUNE 15, 2022

It’s been one year since Candid received the email every nonprofit dreams of: confirmation of your $15 million grant. One example is our offer for free access to Foundation Directory Essential to nonprofits with a budget under $1M who earn a Gold Seal of Transparency. . To MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett, .

Grant 119

Grant Open Report Product 119

Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities. Ford Foundation. Mellon Foundation. The Shubert Foundation.

Arts 73

Arts Grant Culture Fund 73

Candid

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Once the preserve of large foundations and mega-donors, impact investing is growing in popularity, including among women and younger generations. Of course, whether we’re writing checks to local charities, endowing a scholarship at our alma mater, or establishing a family foundation, we’re investing for impact. In 2023 alone, U.S.

System 98

System Impact Change Foundation 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 9, 2020

By Elizabeth Ngonzi , Adjunct Faculty at New York University Center for Global Affairs and Former CEO of Afrika Tikkun USA. For the sake of simplicity, this post looks only at individual donors, foundations and corporations. International organizations interested in obtaining grants from the U.S. Foundation Maps.

Storytelling 265

Storytelling Accessibility Activities Active 265

Kindful

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

It brings together foundations and funds that are primarily dedicated to support or have a significant program to support those organizations. Grant Research Tip: As you search beyond this list for potential funders, many foundations will state that they do not accept unsolicited requests for funding. PADI AWARE Foundation.

Conservancy 57

Conservancy Environment Grant Alaska 57

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

People impacted by the grants typically have no say in who gets the funding, for what, how much, and for how long. It can perhaps best be described by the slogan of the global disability rights movement: “nothing about us without us.”. published by the Ford Foundation. Those at the top decide.

Participatory 129

Participatory Model Grant Fund 129

Candid

MAY 9, 2023

For every $100 foundations give to an Ivy League school, how many dollars do you think foundations give to a historically Black college and university (HBCU)? In fact, for every $100 foundations gave to the average Ivy League, they gave 56 cents to the average HBCU. HBCUs have long played a pivotal role in the United States.

Philanthropy 131

Philanthropy Comparison Student Grant 131

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

As Blackbaud’s second virtual bbcon event approaches, we’re very excited about the fantastic session topics and speakers we’ve lined up within the Foundations track. To-date, close to 14,000 people are registered, and we’re expecting over 1,000 of your foundation and grantmaking peers to attend the event on October 13-15 this year.

Foundation 74

Foundation Virtual Professional Blackbaud 74

Candid

MARCH 21, 2023

Philanthropic responses to the Turkey and Syria earthquakes Candid has been tracking philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake and reporting on major giving by public corporations and foundations. Here are a few highlights of what we have learned in the past month: Candid has identified 310 grants worth $143.9

Syria 111

Syria Turkey Disaster Pledge 111

Candid

APRIL 14, 2022

Since March 11, when Candid last looked at the global philanthropic response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, human suffering and economic devastation has only increased. Candid continues to track the global philanthropic response to the crisis. Care and protection of children account for 26% of grant dollars. Population.

Ukraine 105

Ukraine Denmark United States United Kingdom 105

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2021

The sustainability of this approach resonates with the philanthropic interests of Water.org’s monthly donors who are: Smart – They invest in global progress through efficient and scalable solutions. Water.org is a global nonprofit organization working to bring water and sanitation to the world. Water.org on Social Media.

Difference 328

Difference Donor Community Profit 328

Candid

MAY 4, 2022

The COVID-19 crisis has shined a spotlight on the value of philanthropy and, for this reason, many foundation representatives believe society at large will expect philanthropy to address global distress in the future. We also saw significant philosophical changes in how foundations operate. in the DRC and 1.4%

Europe 98

Europe Case Study Fund Practice 98

Candid

JULY 27, 2022

foundations’ giving. Candid also alerts the cohort of nearly 900 funders who share their grants data with us. We inform them that we are tracking a particular crisis and invite them to send us information about their grants related to the crisis. For grant seekers, the data shows who’s providing funds to address a crisis.

Data 98

Data Ukraine Pledge Grant 98

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

This post was written by Crystal Schimpf, a webinar producer at TechSoup Global. View the archived recording of the Got Grants? On September 6, 2012, TechSoup held a free webinar with two guest presenters from The Foundation Center. The Foundation Directory Online and GrantSpace are both services of The Foundation Center.

Grant 57

Grant Foundation Fund Tutorial 57

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Billion was awarded globally for COVID-19 related needs. Community foundations awarded more grants than any other grantmaker type (49 percent of total awards) . Gifts by independent foundations accounted for at least $1. Gifts by independent foundations accounted for at least $1. 7 billion . Cameras on.

Virtual 49

Virtual Foundation Practice Connecticut 49

sgEngage

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Each step you take to maximize your impact creates a ripple that carries through to create global change. Once you understand your part in this matrix of good, you can better tell your story and articulate your value in grant writing. The UN Foundation created them to highlight what needs to be achieved by 2030 and track progress.

Impact 72

Impact Global Literacy Articulate 72

Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

global disaster-related?philanthropy,?analyzing?funding funding from foundations, bilateral and multilateral donors, the U.S. Philanthropy plays a crucial role in helping communities prepare for and respond to global disasters and supports the long-term recovery that individuals and communities face after disasters.

Disaster 72

Disaster Puerto Rico Palau Lesson 72

Candid

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

tax-exempt organizations file annually, are a major source of data about nonprofits and foundation grantmaking in the United States. For example, about 75% of Candid’s grants data is sourced from Forms 990). Before the pandemic, Candid usually received comprehensive IRS 990 data about nonprofits and foundations about 1.5–2

Data 124

Data Create Files Chart 124

Bloomerang

MAY 27, 2021

Rebuilding the financial base: resource opportunities for post-pandemic grants. Grant opportunities for U.S. The Community Foundation Public Awareness Initiative. Offering a state-by-state guide to community foundation grant programs. Detailing funding for pandemic relief grants. based nonprofits.

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Volunteer Grant Survey Headline 136

sgEngage

MARCH 31, 2023

Also on the DEI in Practice webinar, Tonia Wellons, President and CEO at the Greater Washington Community Foundation , explained the process they went through to find an investment management firm for their endowment that aligned on prioritizing women- and minority-led organizations. Look for ways to add specificity and remove complexity.

Practice 72

Practice Trend Grant Gartner 72

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

2020 has challenged grants managers at foundations in ways that no one could have anticipated. A global pandemic. Any one of these factors might have created a shift in the operating model for many foundations. Assess your grants management infrastructure’s future readiness. .” – Mahatma Gandhi.

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Grant System Management Evaluation 32

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Glasspockets.org is a website sponsored by the Foundation Center that is focused on transparency among funders. foundations still don’t have websites, quite possibly intentionally. The objectives of the Glasspockets project are actually pretty simple: Inspire private foundations to greater openness in their communications.

Foundation 56

Foundation Websites Philanthropy San Francisco 56

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 15, 2010

Meyer Memorial Trust is a private foundation in Oregon, USA, that has a pioneering spirit and is always up to something new, different, and meaningful – plus it is quite near to my heart. Meyer Memorial Trust is the largest private foundation in Oregon, established from Fred G. Meyer’s personal estate.

Oregon 140

Oregon Foundation Ideas Award 140

Candid

JANUARY 4, 2023

In response to the simultaneous global pandemic and racial equity movement, philanthropy committed to act with urgency to better support nonprofit partners, as well as the people and communities hit hardest by the impacts of these dual events. Pledges were made to reduce barriers, shift power, and engage in more equitable funding practices.

Demographics 111

Demographics Fund Practice Data 111

Candid

MARCH 1, 2023

We then kicked off a conversation with early Demographics via Candid partners Satonya Fair of PEAK Grantmaking , Grant Elliot of Foundant Technologies , Dawn Stone of Center for Nonprofit Management , and Michael Wright of Charles Stewart Mott Foundation to discuss their first-hand experiences collaborating with Candid on this initiative.

Demographics 98

Demographics Build Social Green 98

Candid

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Gates Foundation pledges $120 million to boost access to COVID-19 drug. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a commitment of up to $120 million to accelerate access for lower-income countries to the investigational antiviral drug molnupiravir. Ford Foundation announces second cohort of global fellows.

Oakland 52

Oakland Global Pledge Grant 52

Candid

OCTOBER 13, 2022

To better deliver on our mission, and help you more easily find articles on foundation transparency, we have consolidated our funders’ content from Transparency Talk, the former GlassPockets blog, into Candid’s Blog. This article synthesizes this collective wisdom from grants management professionals’ reflections.

Paypal 59

Paypal Foundation Lesson Grant 59

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 9, 2014

This topic was center-stage at this year’s Global Philanthropy Forum. Gallucci noted that there was one statistic that matters to him: “There are 39 million girls globally that should be in secondary education, and who are not.” This is a hopeful time in the long arc of inclusive education.

Education 164

Education Philanthropy Africa Foundation 164

Candid

JUNE 16, 2022

A philanthropy insider once shared during a presentation that foundations develop guidelines so they know to whom to say “no.” There is much hand-wringing, but little in the way of actual financial support because most foundations do not see themselves as climate or justice funders. . Directing more resources to Global South (i.e.,

Guidelines 105

Guidelines Participatory Case Study Philanthropy 105

Candid

JULY 2, 2021

The Bill & Melinda Gates , Ford , and Open Society foundations have announced commitments of $2.1 billion, $420 million, and $100 million, respectively, over five years in support of efforts to advance gender equality globally.

Open 91

Open Empowerment Press France 91

Candid

JANUARY 5, 2023

Last month, at the TAG2022 conference for global philanthropy tech in San Antonio, we featured a panel on the future of social sector data that only scratched the surface of core issues such as: . million nonprofit and philanthropic foundation profiles on our platform. Is social sector data a type of public good?

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Data San Antonio Social Philanthropy 116