Foundations

Institutional philanthropy is the engine that drives whole spectrums of progressive causes. From health care and education to the environment and community engagement, foundations provide the funds, direction and passion needed to get work done across the country and abroad.

Douglas Gould and Company has worked for and with foundations to promote programs, strengthen grantees, train program officers, raise awareness, and develop long-term, sustainable advocacy strategies. We have experience working with both large foundations and small family funds and are working to create communications that helps philanthropic organizations drive change and change lives.

Recent Clients

The Atlantic Philanthropies

Atlantic Philanthropies is a philanthropic organization whose goal is to bring about lasting changes in the lives of people who are disadvantaged by their economic situation, race, nationality, gender, age, disabilities, immigration status, sexual orientation, political affiliation or religion. Atlantic Philanthropies supports programs in ageing, children and youth, population health, and reconciliation and human rights around the world.

Carnegie Corporation of New York

The Carnegie Corporation of New York is a philanthropic organization that is dedicated to making "real and permanent good in this world" through its programs including international peace and security, urban and higher education, higher education in Africa and Eurasia, democracy and civic education, and its Islam Initiative.

Joyce Foundation - Shifting Gears Initiative

The Joyce Foundation's Shifting Gears initiative aims to improve access to higher education and workforce development skills for workers in five Midwestern states.

The Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund

The Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund is a philanthropic organization that was established in 2007. Based in New York City, its mission is to increase access and opportunity for all New Yorkers by supporting initiatives and programs that illuminate minds, spark imagination and build community.

Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation LD Project

The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation is a private foundation that focuses its grant-making in the areas of art, the environment and learning disabilities.

Arcus Foundation

The Arcus Foundation is dedicated to the both the preservation of the world's great apes and their habitats and working for LGBT rights. Their dual role as conservationist and supporters of social justice sheds the light on two under-funded areas.

Ford Foundation

The Ford Foundation is an independent, nonprofit, philanthropic organization. It believes that all individuals should have the opportunity to reach their full potential, contribute to society, and have voice in the decisions that affect them.

The James Irvine Foundation

The mission of the James Irvine Foundation is to expand opportunity for the people of California to participate in a vibrant, successful and inclusive society. Established in 1937, the Foundation has provided more than $1 billion in grants to over 3,000 nonprofit organizations across the state.

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation has been making grants since 1967 to solve social and environmental problems at home and around the world. Their goals include: helping to reduce global poverty, limiting the risk of climate change, improving education for students in California and elsewhere, improving reproductive health and rights worldwide, supporting vibrant performing arts in our community, advancing the field of philanthropy, and supporting disadvantaged communities in the San Francisco Bay Area.