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Grantmaking public charity foundations

There are 20,556public foundations in the United States. Combined, these public foundationsemploy 23,264 people, earn more than $68 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $290 billion.
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Types of public foundations

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Grantmaking public charity foundations
20,556
$68,160,477,637
Community foundations
3,212
$17,355,205,189
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Job trends for Public foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
6,765
1-10
1,332
11-25
262
26-100
139
101 to 1,000
20
1,000+
3
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Sizes of public foundations

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
7,753
$250k to $1M
2,117
$1M to $5M
1,350
$5M to $25M
536
$25M to $100M
157
$100M+
70
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Directory of public foundations

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1-10 of 20,556

ClimateWorks Foundation

To mobilize philanthropy to solve the climate crisis and ensure a prosperous future. To mobilize philanthropy to help solve the climate crisis and ensure a prosperous future. To end the climate crisis by amplifying the power of philanthropy.
Revenue
$93.6m
Assets
$203.7m
Employees
97
EIN
26-2303250
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Gcf creates a prosperous Greater Cincinnati by investing in thriving people and vibrant places. An effective steward of The communitys charitable resources since 1963, The Foundation inspires philanthropy in eight counties in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana....
Revenue
$137.4m
Assets
$736.3m
Employees
57
EIN
31-0669700
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Washington Community Foundation

The mission of the Community Foundation for the national capital region is to strengthen the Washington metropolitan region by encouraging and supporting effective giving and by providing leadership on critical issues in our Community. Through our deep ...
Revenue
$81.7m
Assets
$308.8m
Employees
57
EIN
23-7343119
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Seed Foundation

The Seed Foundation is a national nonprofit that partners with urban communities to provide innovative educational opportunities that prepare underserved students for success in college and beyond. The SEED Foundation is a national nonprofit that partne...
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$10.2m
Employees
28
EIN
54-1850819
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund is a grantmaking public charity foundation in Boston, MA, which was founded in 1990 and most recently had $12,252,844,500 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$12.3b
Assets
$35.4b
Employees
0
EIN
11-0303001
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Madison Community Foundation

The mission of Madison Community Foundation (MCF) is to enhance the common good through philanthropy. Created in 1942 as Madison Community Trust, MCF helps people do their charitable giving their way, to causes they care about most.
Revenue
$43.8m
Assets
$233.1m
Employees
14
EIN
39-6038248
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Community Foundation

Ccf has served as a public Foundation for greater los angeles since 1915. Its role continues to evolve, balancing a long-term perspective with responsiveness to immediate issues in the Community. It serves as a facilitator of meaningful and strategic ch...
Revenue
$440.1m
Assets
$1.7b
Employees
87
EIN
95-3510055
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Chicago Community Trust

Provides grants and other resources to improve the community; addresses community challenges; and promotes philanthropy by informing donors about philanthropic opportunities. Building on 100 years of commitment to The Chicago region, The Chicago Communi...
Revenue
$564.2m
Assets
$3.2b
Employees
126
EIN
36-2167000
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Philadelphia Foundation (PF)

Philadelphia Foundation is the community foundation that serves the Greater Philadelphia community. It is one of the oldest and largest community foundations in the United States.
Revenue
$79.4m
Assets
$414.4m
Employees
34
EIN
23-1581832
IRS type
501(c)(3)

America's Charities (AC)

America's Charities focuses on employee giving and engagement, also known as workplace giving. They provide a wide range of fundraising solutions to help nonprofits expand their reach and diversify their revenue streams.
Revenue
$50.2m
Assets
$17.3m
Employees
56
EIN
54-1517707
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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