Local foundations focus their grantmaking efforts on specific communities.
While these foundations may not have sizeable endowments on the same scale as large national foundations, they may prove to be valuable partners in community development. The resources listed below can help you locate such foundations in your area. Community Foundation Locator The Council on Foundations also offers a directory to community foundations in the United States, as well as in Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, England, New Zealand, and the Philippines. clickable map of the United States that allows users to search for foundations by region. This site describes the Council's programs and publications, which include the Michigan Foundation Directory . This site offers a searchable directory of Kansas foundations.