In order to harness our collective intelligence, we are gathering case studies that highlight best practices, ideas, reflections and research from across the sector and that will encourage capacity-building, collaboration and support. We welcome contributions from organisations around the world.
This case study describes how Support Foundation for Civil Society (Sivil Toplum icin Destek Vakfi – STDV) responded to
the financial insecurity and shrinking civic space facing rights-based grassroots organisations in Türkiye by reinventing
itself as a philanthropic intermediary.
The Giving Infrastructure Fund is a startup collaborative fund that was initiated in 2024 to build the financial resilience of racial equity organisations with the power of everyday givers. The fund believes that investing in everyday giving infrastructure enables organisations to secure support from everyday givers, therefore creating more financial resilience, ensuring longevity and organisational health. The Giving Infrastructure Fund is fiscally sponsored by Moore Impact, a Black-founded, woman-led 501c3 public charity.
Born from IKEA’s vision of a better everyday life, the IKEA Foundation is an independent philanthropy fighting global warming with and for ‘the many people’. It supports partners across emerging economies in transforming the high- emitting systems that shape how we grow food, travel, and build into low-carbon systems that improve people’s lives and protect the planet.
The H&M Foundation was established and privately funded by the Stefan Persson Family in 2013 in Sweden as an independent entity from the H&M Group. Through grant-making, resource-sharing, strategic partnerships, and harnessing its influence in the sector, the foundation works towards systems change in the textile and fashion industry.
The EdelGive Foundation, established in 2008, supports grassroots organisations through grants and organisational
development support.
Named after the oak tree for its strength, resilience, longevity, and protection, Oak Foundation provides grants, including for organisational strengthening and to contribute to intermediaries. The team at the foundation collaborates closely with other funders on issues that contribute to a safer, fairer, and more sustainable world.
The international and diaspora-led British Asian Trust (BAT) was founded in 2007 by His Majesty King Charles III and a group of British Asian business leaders to deliver high-quality development programmes in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Focus Central America Foundation (FCA), founded in 2021, supports a diverse network of small on-the-ground organisations throughout Central America that aim to address and mitigate the root causes of forced migration.
Fundación Soymás (Soymás), founded in 2017, is a non-profit organisation located in Santiago, Chile. It runs a programme for teenage mothers living in the commune of La Pintana, which offers vocational training as well as psychological and social support.
The Foundation of Greater Montréal (FGM) is a community foundation committed to serving and listening to its community and dedicated to its collective well-being.
Since 1999, the Avon Foundation has been dedicated to defending women’s rights, promoting their health, and safeguarding their physical, social and emotional integrity.
The Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation (UICF) was established in 2018 to close the gap between the philanthropic sector and Atlantic Indigenous Communities.
The Clayoquot Biosphere Trust (CBT) is a community foundation dedicated to fostering sustainable development, environmental stewardship, and cultural preservation in the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Region.
The Segal Family Foundation (SFF) is a social impact funder and advisor. It invests in visionary local leaders with bold ideas and huge potential to transform society and helps progressive donors do the same.
The Luksic Foundation (LF) is a family foundation that focuses on strengthening people’s capacities through training to contribute to Chile’s development.
Institute Climate and Society (iCS) supports institutions that aim to strengthen the Brazilian economy through the reduction of inequality by tackling climate change and promoting sustainable solutions.
Founded in 1983, in Medellín, Colombia, Fundación Berta Martínez (FBM) celebrated its milestone 40th anniversary in 2023— with significant philanthropic transformation, social impact and innovation.
Fundação José Luiz Egydio Setúbal (FJLES) is a family foundation founded in 2010 that focuses on child and adolescent health in Brazil. The Foundation understands and advocates for health – not in opposition to disease but with emphasis on biopsychosocial wellbeing, as defined by the World Health Organization.
Fundación WWB Colombia is an autonomous and independent organisation that works to close inequality gaps for women and promote their active participation in economic development through three pillars: People, knowledge and investment.
The ISPN, a member of the Comuá Network, is a non-profit civil society organisation with headquarters in Brasilia, Brazil and an office in Santa Inês (Maranhão).
The Sawiris Foundation was founded in April 2001 as a grant-making foundation set up with an endowment from the Sawiris family, made up of prominent members of the business world and the development community.
The Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation (LMCF) is Australia’s largest and oldest independent community foundation, established in 1923.
The Foundation Practice Rating (FPR) is a joint initiative supported and funded by 13 UK foundations, with the aspiration of elevating practices in diversity, accountability, and transparency in the British philanthropic sector.
Laudes Foundation is an independent philanthropic foundation, initially founded by the Brenninkmeijer family of European business owners. It is part of the growing movement to accelerate the transition to a climate-positive and inclusive global economy.
The Narada Foundation, founded in May 2007, is a private national foundation approved by the Ministry of Civil Affairs of China.
The Tanoto Foundation is an independent philanthropic organisation founded in Indonesia by Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto in 1981. It began when the founders established a kindergarten and elementary school in Besitang, North Sumatra, and now works across Indonesia, Singapore and China.
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) was established in 2010 by Mr Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, leading African investor, philanthropist, Africapitalist and former Chief Executive Officer of the United Bank for Africa which he now chairs.
Vodafone Foundation is the charitable arm of Vodafone Group Plc, a UK-headquartered multinational telecommunications company.
