The Future of Philanthropy?

Everychild Foundation: A New Approach to Philanthropy

The Everychild Foundation was born out of the belief that there is a group of women in Los Angeles who together can make a serious difference in the lives of children in need without requiring a significant time commitment. Our approach is simple: Create a small group of women —just over 200— who are each ready to commit $5,000 annually to make the dream of the Everychild Foundation a reality. Donations are, of course, tax deductible to the extent allowed by law, and matching grants are accepted. The Everychild Foundation is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation. Our EIN is 31-1693985; Target one non-profit organization each year with a dream project that our gift can make possible. Each project, carefully selected by the members, profoundly helps children facing disease, abuse, neglect, poverty or disability; Award $1 million to fund that project. All grant recipients are closely monitored by the Everychild Foundation, and grant money is delivered in phases, based on performance in meeting specific grant requirements; Limit membership in order to eliminate bureaucracy and red tape and to ensure a highly efficient, targeted orginization. To become a member of the organization, an opening must be available; however Everychild will always ... Welcome contributions of any size from anyone or any institution wishing to help further the mission of helping children in need. You may also want to consider including the Everychild Foundation in your will.

As the Bush Administration continues to do its damnedest to curtail social programs, we will need to consider other ways to help those who cannot help themselves. This is one very admirable way. This foundation is a model for future philanthropy.