Community foundations across California are activating rapid response funds to help those impacted by the devastating wildfires that have displaced nearly 200,000 people in and around Los Angeles.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Florida’s community foundations have launched rapid response funds to address community needs.

Oregon Community Foundation’s Project Turnkey provides emergency shelter to priority populations in 27 cities throughout Oregon.

Credit: Oregon Community Foundation

How community foundations are responding to the Hurricane Helene catastrophe.

Leaders from 16 U.S. community foundations were among more than 40 speakers who testified at a hearing hosted this week by the Internal Revenue Service to gather public input on proposed regulations to donor-advised funds.

Baltimore Community Foundation has launched the Key Bridge Emergency Fund to address recovery needs after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

New foundation leaders are taking the lead on more critical issues to bring in new donors to support advocacy and policy change.