Council on Foundations

The Council on Foundations, founded in 1949, is a non-profit membership association of over 900 grant-making foundations and corporations around the world.[1]

The council is led by Kathleen P. Enright, who serves as its CEO and president, and Jay Williams, who is the chairman of the board of directors.[2][3]

Mission and role

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The Council on Foundations serves as a membership association for grant-making foundations and corporations, supporting the philanthropic sector through leadership, advocacy, and resources.[4] In line with its advocacy role, the Council has engaged in national policy efforts. In 2025, it joined a coalition opposing provisions in H.R.1, a bill that proposed increased excise taxes on private foundations. The Council argued that such measures would reduce the funds available for charitable grants and negatively impact non-profit organizations reliant on foundation support.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Council on Foundations". MacArthur Foundation. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  2. ^ "Council on Foundations Appoints Kathleen P. Enright as President and CEO". Council on Foundations. 2018-10-11. Retrieved 2018-11-12.
  3. ^ "Board of Directors". Council on Foundations. 2013-11-29. Retrieved 2018-11-12.
  4. ^ "Council on Foundations". MacArthur Foundation. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  5. ^ "Big Beautiful Bill's Ugly Impact On Corporate And Foundation Giving". Forbes. 2025-06-09. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
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