Organizations

Philosophical Society Philosophical Society- Offers short essays on various social and philosophical subjects. Includes a reference library and 'Bon Mot' selection of quotes. Hun School Philosophy Club Hun School Philosophy Club- Philosophy discussion group at a secondary school in Princeton, New Jersey. Background, upcoming topics, and selected links. Self-Discovery Portal Self-Discovery Portal- Multi-site portal to Philosophical Self-Inquiry Discussion Group and information on systems of maximum self-realization including Advaita Vedanta, the Albig… Center for the Study of the Great Ideas Center for the Study of the Great Ideas- Founded by Mortimer Adler and Max Weismann. Dedicated to the proposition that "Philosophy is everybody's business." Society for Exact Philosophy (SEP) Society for Exact Philosophy (SEP)- Meets annually, alternating between Canada and the U.S., to provide sustained discussion among researchers who believe that rigorous methods ha… Individualist Research Foundation Individualist Research Foundation- Promotes research and publication among students of the struggle between individualism and collectivism. Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs- An independent nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to research and education at the nexus of ethics and internationa… Dallas Philosopher's Forum Dallas Philosopher's Forum- The Dallas Philosopher's Forum is a lecture series, located in the Dallas (Texas) Metroplex, dedicated to bringing philosophy to an interested and educ… The Biosophical Institute The Biosophical Institute- Promotes Biosophy, the science and art of intelligent living based on the awareness and practice of spiritual values, ethical-social principles and char… Limerick Philosophical Society Limerick Philosophical Society- Information on forthcoming lectures, and lists of previous society lectures. Links to other philosophy sites. Canadian Philosophical Association (CPA) Canadian Philosophical Association (CPA)- Professional society for teachers and students of philosophy in Canada. The CPA Bulletin, the journal Dialogue, and online forums to faci… Forefront Forefront- An association of Chicago-area grantmakers formed to promote effective and responsive philanthropy. Programs, services, and initiatives along with publications and even… UK Community Foundations UK Community Foundations- Describes programs and services to members, including Fair Share Trust recipients, lists members, and explains how community foundations work. Exponent Philanthropy Exponent Philanthropy- US national association of foundations with small or no staff. Provides forum for members to discuss operations and management issues related to small found… Indiana Philanthropy Alliance Indiana Philanthropy Alliance- A resource dedicated to advancing philanthropy throughout Indiana. Describes benefits for members, with reports and calendar of events relating to p… Council of Michigan Foundations Council of Michigan Foundations- Membership association works to enhance philanthropy in the state. Provides member and nonprofit sector news, resources for improved operations, a… New Mexico Association of Grantmakers New Mexico Association of Grantmakers- Involves public and private sector grantmakers in information sharing and promotion of public policies. Provides resources for grant-makers … Council of New Jersey Grantmakers Council of New Jersey Grantmakers- Industry association which provides resources to grantmakers. Describes history, and lists staff and members, with resources for foundations and… Southeastern Council of Foundations Southeastern Council of Foundations- Describes organization structure, board members, annual conference, publications, and membership. Africa Grantmakers Affinity Group Africa Grantmakers Affinity Group- Foundations and other funders making grants in the region carry out networking, technology and information infrastructure, and issue area knowle… The Funding Exchange The Funding Exchange- A network of social justice foundations throughout the United States. Describes grantmaking funds, lists members, and provides resources and job announcement… Peace and Security Funders Group Peace and Security Funders Group- Purpose is to enhance the effectiveness of the network of grantmakers supporting work in the area of peace and security. Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR)- Promotes awareness among grantmakers about issues concerning immigrants and refugees and works to increase financial sup… Neighborhood Funders Group Neighborhood Funders Group- US network of foundations and other philanthropic organizations working to improve economic and social conditions in low-income communities. Lists upco… Delaware Valley Grantmakers Delaware Valley Grantmakers- Providing networking, knowledge and professional development opportunities for grantmakers who give in greater Philadelphia and neighboring regions. Grantmakers for Effective Organizations Grantmakers for Effective Organizations- US-based group researches and promotes practices which lead to grantee effectiveness. Describes current task groups, past results, and opp… Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers- Resources on individual and corporate giving, for foundations and financial advisors. Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support (WINGS) Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support (WINGS)- Global network membership associations and support organizations serving grantmakers. Describes training and resource-sharing… The European Foundation Centre The European Foundation Centre- To promote and underpin the work of foundations and corporate funders active in and with Europe. Council on Foundations Council on Foundations- A nonprofit membership association of grantmaking foundations and corporations, with a mission is to promote responsible and effective philanthropy by assi…