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90 Foundations That Tweet « Philanthropy411 Blog. This blog post was updated on October 15, 2009 – please read 130 Foundations That Tweet for a complete list!

90 Foundations That Tweet « Philanthropy411 Blog

Below is a list of all the grantmaking foundations I’ve been able to find that are using Twitter. The list includes private, community, family, and corporate funders, as well as a few international foundations. I’ve also included 16 foundation staff who tweet – not necessarily as representatives of their foundations, but their posts often focus on philanthropy and nonprofits.

I’m sure there are more out there, so if you notice a foundation or person who should be on the list please let me know! Wither giving in 2009? Everyone wants to know - will 2009 be better or worse than 2008 when it comes to philanthropy?

Wither giving in 2009?

I had the opportunity to hear Brad Smith (The Foundation Center) and Bob Ottenhoff (Guidestar) talk about this yesterday. You can catch some of it here from twitter. The Guidestar report referenced is here. The Foundation Center advisory is here. Alliance for Charitable Reform - ACR. The Boston Marathon: A History of Charitable Giving Today marks the one year anniversary of the bombing at the Boston Marathon.

Alliance for Charitable Reform - ACR

Our hearts and prayers go out to all those affected by this tragedy and we celebrate the triumph of those who have overcome catastrophe.