Community foundations regularly reach out to CMF to learn about affiliates and what options may be available for large, geographic funds. These funds are often created to serve a specific geographic area within the service area of an existing community foundation, such as a town or county.
For 36 years, the KIDS COUNT® Data Book has provided a clear, consistent overview of children’s well-being, using federal data collected across all 50 states.
CEP’s 2025 State of Nonprofits report examines how nonprofits are faring right now and what they need from their funders.
GCIR is releasing updated their funder recommendations to capture the philanthropic and movement efforts in support of immigrant and refugee communities that have sprung up across the country since they released the original recommendations in January 2025.
Board members and staff of philanthropic institutions regularly reach out to CMF to orient themselves to the unique legal regulations and best practices of private foundations.
Board members and staff of philanthropic institutions regularly reach out to CMF to explore and better understand the unique legal regulations and best practices of community foundations.
Individuals, families and companies regularly reach out to CMF to learn how they can give back to their community through philanthropy.
Board members and staff of philanthropic institutions regularly reach out to CMF to learn more about “tipping” and the public support test.
Foundations have reached out to Ask CMF to better understand how staff and board members can avoid inadvertently running afoul of the prohibitions on charitable organizations related to supporting or opposing candidates for public office (referred to in this document as “political activity”).
This update of the ALICE Report for Michigan provides the most comprehensive look at the population called ALICE — an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.
In times of uncertainty as well as stability, Purpose-Driven Board Leadership (PDBL) offers a framework that boards can use to ensure they are faithfully and effectively executing their roles and responsibilities by asking the questions that result in improved outcomes and advance the organizatio
From February 3 through 21, 2025, the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) surveyed leaders of nonprofit organizations across the United States that receive funding from foundations that give at least $5 million in grants annually.
It’s remarkable to think that five years have passed since the world first went into lockdown. One constant remains: the growing demand for the essential services and resources nonprofits provide to help communities thrive. The call to support and sustain these organizations is louder than ever.
