Introduction The Citi Foundation is the principal philanthropic arm of Citi (Citigroup, Inc.), one of the world’s largest financial institutions. Established to promote economic progress and improve the lives of people in low-income communities globally, the foundation supports initiatives that increase financial inclusion, create economic opportunities for youth, and build thriving, equitable communities. Its grantmaking… [Read More]
Community Development
Whole Foods Market Foundation: Nourishing People and the Planet with Community Impact
Introduction The Whole Foods Market Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving nutrition, expanding healthy food access, and supporting economic opportunity in communities across the United States, Canada, and around the world. Formed in 2024 through the unification of Whole Cities, Whole Kids, and Whole Planet initiatives, the Foundation works to nourish… [Read More]
Gloucestershire Community Foundation (GCF): Strengthening Local Communities Across Gloucestershire
Introduction The Gloucestershire Community Foundation (GCF) is a UK-based community foundation dedicated to improving lives and strengthening communities across Gloucestershire, England. Established in 1999, the foundation connects local needs with charitable funding, supporting grassroots organizations, charities, and community groups working to address social challenges. Through place-based grantmaking and strong local partnerships, Gloucestershire Community Foundation plays… [Read More]
East End Community Foundation (EECF): Strengthening Communities in East London
Introduction The East End Community Foundation (EECF) is a leading UK community foundation dedicated to supporting grassroots charities, community groups, and social initiatives across East London. Established in 1990, EECF works to reduce inequality, empower local communities, and improve quality of life for people living in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the capital…. [Read More]
Pride Foundation: Advancing LGBTQ+ Equity Through Community-Led Philanthropy
Introduction The Pride Foundation is a leading LGBTQ+ community foundation in the United States, dedicated to advancing equity, justice, and inclusion for LGBTQ+ people and communities. Established in 1985, the foundation mobilizes philanthropic resources to support grassroots organizations, advocacy efforts, and leadership development across the Pacific Northwest. With a strong commitment to social justice, Pride… [Read More]
Sussex Community Foundation: Strengthening Local Communities Across Sussex
Introduction Sussex Community Foundation is an independent charitable organization dedicated to supporting grassroots charities and community groups across East Sussex, West Sussex, and Brighton & Hove. By connecting donors with local causes, the foundation plays a vital role in addressing social inequalities, strengthening community resilience, and improving quality of life for people across Sussex. About… [Read More]
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation: Supporting Local Communities Through Strategic Grant Making
Introduction – What Is the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation? The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) is an independent UK-registered charity and community foundation focused on tackling poverty, disadvantage, and inequality in Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and the Isle of Wight. HIWCF connects local giving to local need by making charitable… [Read More]
Swiss Re Foundation – Building Resilient Societies Through Climate and Health Innovation
Introduction – Overview of the Swiss Re Foundation The Swiss Re Foundation is an independent corporate philanthropic foundation established under Swiss law by Swiss Re Ltd, one of the world’s largest reinsurance companies, to build resilient societies and address pressing global challenges related to climate risk and access to health. The Foundation reflects the social… [Read More]
EQT Foundation: Catalysing Scientific Innovation and Entrepreneurial Impact
Introduction — What Is the EQT Foundation? The EQT Foundation is an independent philanthropic and impact-oriented foundation created by partners of the global investment organisation EQT AB. It exists to support scientists, entrepreneurs, and agents of change working on breakthrough solutions that contribute to a more inclusive, regenerative, and positive future. The foundation backs early-stage… [Read More]
Cornwall Community Foundation: Supporting Grassroots Communities Across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
Introduction — What Is the Cornwall Community Foundation? The Cornwall Community Foundation (CCF) is a UK-registered charity and grant-making organisation dedicated to strengthening local communities in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly by distributing strategic funding to grassroots, front-line, and volunteer-led groups working to overcome disadvantage, exclusion, and poverty. Since its official launch in 2003,… [Read More]
