Private Foundation Memberships

Private foundations, family foundations, operating foundations, charitable trusts, health conversion foundations, supporting organizations (Type I, II or III), corporate foundations, and other philanthropic entities that are grant-making within the Southwestern region are eligible for membership with Philanthropy Southwest.

Community Foundation Memberships 

Community foundations serving donors and communities within the Philanthropy Southwest region are eligible for membership. Eligible organizations maintain and steward charitable funds, make grants in support of their communities, and operate as tax-exempt public charities. Membership is available to community foundations located in or serving the Southwestern United States (Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah).

Corporate Membership

Corporate giving programs and corporate social responsibility (CSR) functions, as well as philanthropic advisory professionals actively engaged in charitable strategy and grantmaking, are eligible for corporate membership in Philanthropy Southwest. Philanthropic advisory applicants must demonstrate direct involvement in advising foundations, donor-advised funds, or charitable trusts. Membership is intended for professionals engaged in philanthropic practice and is not designed for individuals or organizations primarily focused on sales, client development, or financial product marketing. Eligibility requires a minimum of $25,000 in annual charitable giving distributed within the Southwestern United States (Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah).

Application Requirements

Applicants for membership are asked to include the following as part of the application process:

 Completed application form

 Current IRS determination letter (if applicable) 

 Most recent IRS Form 990 or 990-PF, including all schedules (or for Corporate applicants, a written description of grantmaking activity) 

 A current listing of board members and staff members

Membership dues are outlined within each application. Once the application has been received, our Membership Committee will review, and our Board will then make final approval decisions.

Please download the application to complete the form.