Philanthropic Partners

Funding Partners

Annie E. Casey Foundation
Funder of ASF Local Programs and Discussion Guides
Since 1948, the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) has worked to build better futures for disadvantaged children and their families in the United States. The primary mission of the foundation is to foster public policies, human service reforms, and community supports that more effectively meet the needs of today's vulnerable children and families.

The Ford Foundation
The Ford Foundation is an independent nonprofit grant-making organization. They make grants in all 50 U.S. states and in many countries around the world. Their mission is to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation and advance human achievement.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Funder of the ASF Innovation Fund
The Foundation promotes greater equity in global health, education, public libraries, and support for at-risk families in Washington state and the greater Portland area.

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Funder of the ASF Impact Evaluation Initiative
The Foundation makes grants to address the most serious social and environmental problems facing society, where risk capital, responsibly invested, may make a difference over time. The Foundation places a high value on sustaining and improving institutions that make positive contributions to society.

Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Funder of ASF Trustee Leadership Seminars
The Foundation is a private philanthropy based in Flint, Michigan. Through its four programs - Civil Society, Environment, Flint Area, and Pathways out of Poverty, the Foundation seeks to fulfill its mission of supporting efforts that promote a just, equitable and sustainable society.

Thought Partners

Wealth & Giving Forum
The Wealth & Giving Forum was founded to promote greater generosity among individuals and families and to make more resources available for good causes. It is for experienced donors who seek to accelerate and optimize their own giving. And it is for emerging donors who wish to embark on the noble journey of using their wealth to make a difference. The Forum provides a thoughtful, private meeting ground for individuals and families to reflect with their peers on how best to allocate their wealth.

Grantmakers in Education
Grantmakers for Education (GFE) is a national network of more than 200 foundations, corporate giving programs, and individual donors. GFE members represent a diverse and experienced cross-section of grantmakers working to change programs, systems and institutions from pre-K through higher education.

National Center for Family Philanthropy
The National Center for Family Philanthropy promotes philanthropic values, vision, and excellence across generations of donors and donor families. NCFP understands the personal nature and professional issues of family philanthropy—including the critical moments in developing and sustaining a giving program.

The Philanthropic Initiative
TPI is an ally and consultant to ambitious donors willing to embrace creative thinking in their efforts to realize deep social impact.  Hired by corporations, foundations and individuals to develop and execute custom strategies to increase the impact of their giving, TPI has invested in the advancement of strategic philanthropy across the globe since 1989.

The Philanthropy Roundtable
The Philanthropy Roundtable is a national association of more than 600 individual donors, corporate giving representatives, foundation staff and trustees, and trust and estate officers.

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors helps donors create thoughtful, effective philanthropy throughout the world. Originally the private philanthropy service of the Rockefeller family, they are now an independent, nonprofit service that represents the cumulative knowledge and experience of more than a century of high-quality professional service to America’s most philanthropic family.

Social Venture Partners 
Social Venture Partners is a network of accomplished individuals who combine financial contributions and professional skills with a passion for philanthropy. Leveraging collective expertise and resources, SVP partners work with and strengthen promising nonprofits for maximum community impact.