813211 Grantmaking Foundations
Overview
This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as grantmaking foundations or charitable trusts. Establishments in this industry award grants from trust funds based on a competitive selection process or the preferences of the foundation managers and grantors; or fund a single entity, such as a museum or university.
Illustrative Examples:
Community foundations
Philanthropic trusts
Corporate foundations, awarding grants
Scholarship trusts
Grantmaking foundations
Top Organizations
Cross-References
- Community chest fundraising organizations are classified in U.S. Industry 813219, Other Grantmaking and Giving Services; and
- Establishments primarily engaged in providing trust management or administration services for others are classified in Industry Group 5239, Other Financial Investment Activities.
Index Entries
| Charitable trusts, awarding grants |
| Community foundations |
| Corporate foundations, awarding grants |
| Educational trusts, awarding grants |
| Grantmaking foundations |
| Philanthropic trusts, awarding grants |
| Scholarship trusts (i.e., grantmaking, charitable trust foundations) |
| Trusts, charitable, awarding grants |
| Trusts, educational, awarding grants |
| Trusts, religious, awarding grants |