We are accessible, responsive and make readily available basic information about our programs, funding priorities and application requirements.

Rationale

To discharge its public responsibilities and duties, philanthropic entities need to be open, accessible and structured in a way that facilitates give and take with the community. This is not only a critical step in getting the work done but it contributes to increasing public understanding of the nature of organized philanthropy and its role in civil society.

Illustrative Practice

Make public (online and/or in print) the foundation’s board of directors, mission, funding priorities, application process (including whether unsolicited proposals are accepted and how grantees are selected), finances, decision-making process, timetable, grantee list with amounts and purpose, etc.

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