Foundations & Public Policy Grantmaking

Source: The James Irvine Foundation 03/01/2008

This paper explores the range of ways private foundations can engage in public policy and proposes a framework for public policy grantmaking. It suggests specific lessons that foundations should keep in mind when considering policy-related grantmaking, and highlights four case studies illustrating the variety of approaches foundations should consider. The paper was written by independent consultant Julia Coffman, who has worked with numerous foundations.