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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

Nonprofit OrganizationsPhilanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations organizations account for 134k organizations in the United States. In aggregate, these organizations generate $257b in revenue and employ 144.2k individuals.

134 Thousand

Active Organizations

$256.8 Billion

Annual Revenue

144 Thousand

Employees in Sector

$1.5 Trillion

Controlled Assets

Explore Nonprofits in the Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations Sector

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Seattle, WA

Assets: $69b

Revenue: $7b

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust

Seattle, WA

Assets: $54b

Revenue: $10b

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

The Wellcome Trust

Assets: $49b

Revenue: $2b

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

Lilly Endowment Inc

Indianapolis, IN

Assets: $41b

Revenue: $2b

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Donor Advised Charitable Giving

Lone Tree, CO

Assets: $32b

Revenue: $8b

MISSION:

INCREASE CHARITABLE GIVING IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WITH DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS AND PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES THAT MAKE CHARITABLE GIVING TAX-EXEMPT, SIMPLE AND EFFICIENT.

National Philanthropic Tr

Jenkintown, PA

Assets: $22b

Revenue: $14b

MISSION:

NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST IS A PUBLIC CHARITY DEDICATED TO INCREASING PHILANTHROPY (SEE SCHED. O) IN SOCIETY. NPT IS AN INDEPENDENT, NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, PUBLIC CHARITY. NPT'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE PHILANTHROPY IN SOCIETY. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION, NPT OFFERS A VARIETY OF GIVING VEHICLES INCLUDING DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS, DESIGNATED FUNDS, SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS AND SPECIALIZED FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS PHILANTHROPIC GUIDANCE AND SERVICES THAT HELP BOTH INDIVIDUAL DONORS AND THEIR ADVISORS MAXIMIZE THEIR CHARITABLE IMPACT ACROSS THE WORLD. BY REMOVING ADMINISTRATIVE BURDENS AND INCREASING OVERALL AWARENESS OF CHARITABLE GIVING NEEDS AND STRATEGIES, NPT HELPS ENABLE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMPANIES BETTER PURSUE THEIR PHILANTHROPIC INTERESTS. NPT ALSO PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC REGARDING PHILANTHROPIC ISSUES AND TRENDS.

Ford Foundation

New York, NY

Assets: $16b

Revenue: $926m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program

Southeastern, PA

Assets: $15b

Revenue: $3b

MISSION:

TO INCREASE PHILANTHROPY AND MAXIMIZE ITS IMPACT OVER TIME.

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

Assets: $15b

Revenue: $6b

MISSION:

SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (SVCF) CONNECTS PEOPLE, IDEAS AND RESOURCES TO ENSURE EQUITY AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Princeton, NJ

Assets: $14b

Revenue: $898m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

Menlo Park, CA

Assets: $13b

Revenue: $652m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.

J Paul Getty Trust

Los Angeles, CA

Assets: $13b

Revenue: $930m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that use a bulk of their resources to provide charitable services or run charitable programs of their own. They make few, if any, grants to outside organizations and, like private independent foundations, they generally do not raise funds from the public.

Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc

New York, NY

Assets: $12b

Revenue: $2b

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Foundation To Promote Open Society

New York, NY

Assets: $11b

Revenue: $677m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation

Chicago, IL

Assets: $9b

Revenue: $781m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund

New York, NY

Assets: $9b

Revenue: $3b

MISSION:

ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE PHILANTHROPY AND CHARITABLE GIVING.

Gordon E And Betty I Moore Foundation

Palo Alto, CA

Assets: $8b

Revenue: $654m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Rockefeller Foundation

New York, NY

Assets: $7b

Revenue: $704m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

Assets: $7b

Revenue: $1b

MISSION:

TO EXPAND THE CAPACITY OF AMERICAN PHILANTHROPY THROUGHOUT THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation

Palo Alto, CA

Assets: $7b

Revenue: $894m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.