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Grantmaking public charity foundations

There are 19,154public foundations in the United States. Combined, these public foundationsemploy 22,855 people, earn more than $75 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $310 billion.
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Types of public foundations

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Grantmaking public charity foundations
19,154
$74,703,352,808
Community foundations
2,924
$20,895,658,980
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Job trends for Public foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
6,507
1-10
1,354
11-25
276
26-100
130
101 to 1,000
22
1,000+
2
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Sizes of public foundations

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
7,092
$250k to $1M
2,016
$1M to $5M
1,317
$5M to $25M
534
$25M to $100M
159
$100M+
89
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Directory of public foundations

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1-20 of 19,154

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
$178.8m
Assets
$272.5m
Employees
93
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. W...
Revenue
$172.8m
Assets
$827.1m
Employees
61
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

The Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund is a public charity that supports a broad range of charitable causes.
Revenue
$12.3b
Assets
$35.4b
Employees
0
EIN
11-0303001
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 char...
Revenue
$440.1m
Assets
$1.7b
Employees
87
EIN
95-3510055
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
$43.1m
Assets
$256.1m
Employees
13
EIN
39-6038248
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)

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 Community...
Revenue
$862.3m
Assets
$3.6b
Employees
138
EIN
36-2167000
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The 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
$77.9m
Assets
$520.0m
Employees
28
EIN
23-1581832
IRS type
501(c)(3)

PayPal Giving Fund

Harnessing PayPal's assets, PayPal Giving Fund is working to create a network of donors, businesses and charities so all can participate in helping charities raise new, unrestricted funds.
Revenue
$308.7m
Assets
$41.2m
Employees
7
EIN
45-0931286
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New York Community Trust

The New York Community Trust connects past, present, and future generous New Yorkers with vital nonprofits working to make a healthy, equitable, and thriving community for all.
Revenue
$358.3m
Assets
$3.1b
Employees
71
EIN
13-3062214
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta

Since 1951 The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta has been connecting community members, nonprofits and other partners to strengthen the Atlanta region through philanthropy.
Revenue
$182.0m
Assets
$1.1b
Employees
57
EIN
58-1344646
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven is among the oldest and largest of more than 700 community foundations in the United States and remains the largest grantmaker in a region of twenty-towns located in the heart of central Connecticut.
Revenue
$58.7m
Assets
$745.3m
Employees
41
EIN
06-6032106
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Miami Foundation

Working together with individuals and families who established their private foundations with us and community partners, we leverage collective knowledge, creativity and resources for a greater impact than any one of us could make alone.
Revenue
$73.7m
Assets
$375.6m
Employees
32
EIN
65-0350357
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Idaho Community Foundation (ICF)

ICF is a community foundation in Boise, ID whose mission is: The mission of Idaho Community Foundation is to enrich the quality of life throughout Idaho.
Revenue
$21.0m
Assets
$191.6m
Employees
14
EIN
82-0425063
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Foundation for the Carolinas

Foundation For The Carolinas inspires philanthropy and strengthens our region through innovative community initiatives and quality services to donors and constituents.
Revenue
$548.7m
Assets
$2.4b
Employees
150
EIN
56-6047886
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pittsburgh Foundation

The Pittsburgh Foundation works to improve the quality of life in the Pittsburgh region by evaluating and addressing community issues, promoting responsible philanthropy, and connecting donors to the critical needs of the community.
Revenue
$110.5m
Assets
$1.4b
Employees
72
EIN
25-0965466
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region

To receive and manage philanthropic assets, to make prudent, sensitive and creative grants and to exercise leadership in important community priorities.
Revenue
$61.0m
Assets
$500.3m
Employees
39
EIN
39-1548450
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sparrow Foundation

Sparrow was founded on the principles of providing the highest quality, compassionate health care to everyone, every time. The Sparrow Foundation was organized more than 50 years ago to support this mission by providing much needed funds for the Hospital.
Revenue
$4.8m
Assets
$22.5m
Employees
0
EIN
38-6100687
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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