Council on Foundations Affinity Groups
Affinity groups and grantmaker associations represent a variety of different issues and population groups. They are a source for up-to-date grantmaking information in their areas of interest. Some groups emphasize networking and information exchange among members, while others advocate for an issue or cause within philanthropy and beyond. Generally, these groups serve the grantmaking community, although some include grantee organizations as members. The typical group is a network managed by volunteers, although a growing number are becoming nonprofit organizations in their own right.

The variety of these organizations provides rich resources for Council members and others. Many foundations that are Council members are also members of one or more affinity groups. This list is intended for grantmakers and trustees seeking a greater understanding of a particular area of philanthropy.

Affinity Group on Japanese Philanthropy
Africa Grantmakers' Affinity Group
Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy
Association of Black Foundation Executives
Association of Small Foundations
The Communications Network
Consortium of Foundation Libraries
Disability Funders Network
Environmental Grantmakers Association
Funders' Committee for Citizen Participation
Funders Concerned About AIDS
Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues
Funders' Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities
Grantmaker Forum on Community & National Service
Grantmakers Concerned with Care at the End of Life
Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees
Grantmakers Evaluation Network
Grantmakers for Children, Youth and Families
Grantmakers for Education
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations
Grantmakers for Public Safety
Grantmakers in Aging
Grantmakers in Film and Electronic Media
Grantmakers in Health
Grantmakers in the Arts
Grantmakers Income Security Task Force
Grants Managers Network
Harm Reduction Funders' Network
Hispanics in Philanthropy
International Funders for Indigenous People
Jewish Funders Network
National Network of Grantmakers
National Office on Philanthropy and the Black Church
Native Americans in Philanthropy
Neighborhood Funders Group
Technology Affinity Group
Women & Philanthropy
Women's Funding Network