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About the Foundation Center

The Foundation Center's mission is to strengthen the nonprofit sector by advancing knowledge about U.S. philanthropy.

To achieve our mission, we:

Collect, organize, and communicate information on U.S. philanthropy.
Conduct and facilitate research on trends in the field.
Provide education and training on the grantseeking process.
Ensure public access to information and services through our web site, print and electronic publications, five regional library/learning centers, and a national network of Cooperating Collections.

Founded in 1956, the Center is the nation's leading authority on institutional philanthropy and is dedicated to serving grantseekers, grantmakers, researchers, policymakers, the media, and the general public. To learn more about the Foundation Center, visit our web site.