What is a Community Foundation?

Understanding the Heart of Community Foundations


A Community Foundation is an independent, community-owned philanthropic organisation that operates in a specific region. It works with a range of donors … and makes grants to local organisations and initiatives, and it brings people together to build social capital and strengthen their communities by undertaking community leadership and partnership activities to address a wide variety of needs in its service area. In a nutshell:  local people giving time, skills and money for community benefit.

Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal