Private Foundation Services

Some individuals and families choose to practice their philanthropy through a private foundation. The Orange County Community Foundation can be a valuable partner in maximizing the opportunities and meeting many of the obligations that can come along with operating a private foundation.

Many private foundations count on OCCF to help them fulfill their grant-making goals and maximize their philanthropic impact. We can help manage the administrative burdens that accompany the business of running a foundation. No matter the size of the private foundation or its staff, our comprehensive menu of services can complement current efforts or create a new level of support for the foundation’s work. Our staff can provide:

• Research on issues, trends and fields of interest to your foundation
• Personal consultation on prospective nonprofit grantees in your fields of interest
• Support for your application or proposal process
• Extensive program, financial and governance data on area nonprofit organizations
• Systems for managing grant applications and processing grant awards
• Site visits to nonprofit organizations
• Monitoring and reporting on use of grants and grantee accountability

When does a fund at the Community Foundation make sense?

To compare the benefits of fund types, click here for our quick reference guide.