Family Foundation Resource Center
Family foundations are private foundations whose grantmaking is directed
primarily by the founder and/or the founder's family.
Family philanthropy lets donors and their families build their own values into
their giving.
The resources and information on this page will provide those engaged in family
giving the latest thinking, information and resources to strengthen family
values through engaged giving as well as create a meaningful difference in the
communities and organizations they fund. Some of the information is available
only to MCF members (noted with an asterisk).
Through a partnership with the National
Center for Family Philanthropy, MCF family foundation members have complimentary
access to monthly national teleconferences and an extensive, searchable
knowledgebase of articles, reports and tools of particular interest to family
foundations and donors.
MCF family foundation members
include large to very small family foundations, both staffed and trustee-led.
They are our largest member group. If you are interested in learning more about
joining MCF’s community of family grantmakers, contact Chuck Peterson, Vice
President of Member Services and Operations, at
cpeterson@mcf.org.
Families Step Up to Meet Economic Crisis
Results of an informal survey done in late 2008
and early 2009 by the National Center for Family Philanthropy show how family
foundations are moving forward during the current economic crisis.
Upcoming Events for Family Foundations
MCF offers programs for all grantmakers. Some
programs are designed specifically for family foundations. Look for this symbol:
National Center for Family Philanthropy
 MCF is pleased to partner with the National Center for Family
Philanthropy to offer you access to the Family Philanthropy Online Knowledge
Center, which provides practical advice and knowledge for those
both new and more experienced.
The NCFP Knowledge Center has just been revamped, and now features new
improvements including a Teleconference Archive, 200+ additional resources and
articles, user-rated content and more.
Connect With Your Peers!
MCF offers networks and listserves for its members.
Minnesota Family Philanthropy Trends
Family Philanthropy Basics
Giving Forum Article Archive
More Resources
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