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Member Q&A with Josh Protas, MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger
Learn more about how Josh is addressing economic equity and opportunity, the work he is most proud of, and questions he’d like to engage funder colleagues in.
EOF 2022 Annual Report
Read about our activities and accomplishments in our 2022 annual report.
ICYMI: 2022 Post-Election Briefing
View the meeting materials and plenary session recaps from our recent funder briefing on the 2022 elections.
Member Q&A with Asma Day, Blue Shield of California Foundation
Learn more about how Asma is addressing economic equity and opportunity, the work she is most proud of, and questions she’d like to engage funder colleagues in.
2022 State EITC Policy Development Fund Awards
The EITC Pooled Fund has renewed awards to state organizations in Florida, Idaho, and Pennsylvania to build support for new state EITCs.
Member Q&A with Ianna Kachoris, The Chicago Community Trust
Learn more about how Ianna is addressing economic equity and opportunity, the work she is most proud of, and questions she’d like to engage funder colleagues in.
Member Q&A with Tamara Draut, Wellspring Philanthropic Fund
Learn more about how Tamara is addressing economic equity and opportunity, the work she is most proud of, and questions she’d like to engage funder colleagues in.
Protecting and Advancing a Policy Agenda for Low Income Families, Workers, and Communities
Culture Wars, Political Polarization, and the 2022 Midterms: Implications for Building an Economy that Works for All Protecting and Advancing a Policy Agenda for Low Income Families, Workers, and Communities…
2022 Post-Election Planning Funder Strategy Room
Join us this fall for deep learning and conversation through the 2022 Post-Election Planning Funder Strategy Room.
New EOF Member Q&A with Michael Cassidy, The Annie E. Casey Foundation
Read our new Q&A with Michael Cassidy, The Annie E. Casey Foundation
2022 State EITC Rapid Response Fund Awards
The EITC Pooled Fund has made four awards in 2022 to state organizations working to help build public support for state EITCs, CTCs and other tax credits. NEW Michigan League…
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Celebrating 10 Years of the EITC Pooled Fund
Learn more about the work of the EITC Pooled Fund over the last decade through our 10-Year video, summary, and timeline.
2022 Federal EITC Campaign Fund Awards
The Federal EITC Campaign Fund has made a new award to Humanity Forward to support efforts to educate stakeholders and build public support for the Child Tax Credit.
EITC Pooled Fund 2021 Year-in-Review
This year-end report provides an overview of the EITC Pooled Fund awards and lessons learned in 2021.
Northwest Workers’ Justice Project Named 2022 Law & Social Policy Legacy Award Recipient
Northwest Workers’ Justice Project (NWJP) Receives Economic Opportunity Funders’ 2022 Law & Social Policy Legacy Award. NWJP is being recognized for championing Oregon’s low-wage, immigrant, and contingent community by providing…
EITC Pooled Fund makes new awards in CO, DC, GA
The EITC Pooled Fund has made three new Rapid Response Fund awards to state organizations working to help build public support for state EITCs, CTCs and other tax credits. Colorado…
EOF 2023 Programming
What’s in Store for 2023 2023 Budget and Tax Briefing: EOF hosts an annual Budget and Tax Briefing to provide funders and philanthropic advisors with a unique opportunity to learn…
EOF 2021 Annual Report
Read about our activities and accomplishments in our 2021 annual report.
EITC Pooled Fund makes new awards in HI, MD, ME, NC, and WA
The EITC Pooled Fund has made five new awards to national organizations working to help build public support for state EITCs in 2022 and 2023.
Member Q&A With Monica Hobbs Vinluan, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Learn more about how EOF members are addressing economic equity and opportunity, the work they are most proud of and questions they’d like to engage their funder colleagues in.
Member Q&A with Ria Pugeda, if, A Foundation for Radical Possibility
Learn more about how EOF members are addressing economic equity and opportunity, the work they are most proud of and questions they’d like to engage their funder colleagues in.
Member Q&A with Mekaelia Davis, Surdna Foundation
Learn more about how EOF members are addressing economic equity and opportunity, the work they are most proud of and questions they’d like to engage their funder colleagues in.
New 2021 EITC Pooled Fund Awards
The EITC Pooled Fund has awarded $760,000 is new awards to help build public support for the federal and state EITC, CTC, and other tax credits.
Why Care About Care?
AFN and EOF have released a brief, webinar and video designed to deepen funder’s understanding of the intersectional/intergenerational issues related to the care economy and lift up key public policies while providing innovative strategies and opportunities for greater funder collaboration to build an equitable care infrastructure.
EITC Pooled Fund Awardees Create State EITC in MO and Restore Refundability in OK
Decades of advocacy has culminated in the creation of a state EITC in MO. By restoring refundability, Oklahoma taxpayers will receive the full credit, regardless of whether it exceeds the amount of personal state income taxes they owe.
Member Q&A with Nomzana Augustin, WES Mariam Assefa Fund
Nomzana Augustin, Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships Manager, World Education Services (WES) Mariam Assefa Fund “In our work to improve economic opportunity for immigrants and refugees, a bigger barrier is long-term…
EOF Event Eligibility
EOF programs are open to EOF members; staff and trustees of grantmaking foundations; philanthropic advisors; and staff from philanthropic support organizations. Grantmaking must be the primary function of your organization…
Centro de los Derechos del Migrante, Inc. (CDM) receives EOF’s first-ever Law & Social Policy Legacy Award
Centro de los Derechos del Migrante, Inc. (CDM) has received the Economic Opportunity Funders’ first-ever Law & Social Policy Legacy Award, which recognizes an organization defending and advocating for low-wage…
ICYMI: 2021 Budget and Tax Briefing Recap and Recordings
Public budgets are one of the most important policy instruments of our government. EOF hosts an Annual Budget and Tax Briefing to provide funders and philanthropic advisors with a unique…
Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center receives State EITC Rapid Response Fund award
The State EITC Rapid Response Fund (RRF) has awarded the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center $30,000 to supports efforts to expand the state EITC to ITIN holders. This is the seventh RRF award made in 2021.
EITC Pooled Fund Awardees Expand State EITCs in NM and WA
Washington State finally funded its Working Families Tax Credit, providings larger rebates to families and is inclusive of immigrants who file taxes with an ITIN. New Mexico expansions include increasing the credit and extending it to ITIN filers and people without children in the home aged 18-24.
State EITC Rapid Response and Campaign Fund 2020 Year-in-Review
This year-end report provides an overview of state EITC rapid response and campaign awards in 2020.
EITC Pooled Fund makes new award to Center for Rural Strategies
The Center for Rural Strategies has received a $100,000 award to convene, catalyze and amplify diverse rural voices to help build public support for the federal EITC and make the recent EITC expansions permanent.
EITC Rapid Response Fund make awards in six states in February 2021
The EITC Pooled has awarded rapid response funds to six states (GA, LA, NM, OK, OR, WA) in February 2021.
Member Q&A with Omar Woodard, GreenLight Fund
Read our latest member Q&A with Omar Woodard, GreenLight Fund.
A Rejection of the Attacks on Our Democracy
As a society, we cannot achieve economic equity and opportunity without a strong, vibrant and inclusive democracy. See how philanthropy is speaking out against attacks to our democracy.
EOF 2020 Annual Report
Read about our activities and accomplishments in our 2020 annual report.
New Program Participation Data Dashboard on EITC, SNAP, Medicaid and CHIP and more!
With support from the EITC Pooled Fund, a new tool is available to better understand the reach and impact of key programs supporting families with low-incomes in local communities across the US.
EITC Campaign Fund Awards $740,000 to Six States in 2021
CO, MT, NM, NC, OK, VA receive EITC Campaign Fund awards to promote, protect and expand state EITCs during the upcoming legislative season.
Idaho Receives State EITC Policy Development Fund Award
Idaho receives two-year State EITC Policy Development Fund award.
EOF Post-Election Scenario Planning
Read a summary of the September 2020 EOF post-election scenario planning workshop.
EITC Policy Development Fund – Second Cohort Impact Summary
Established in 2015, the EITC Policy Development Fund was developed to provide multi-year support to state-based policy groups laying the groundwork to develop or improve state EITCs. This second cohort…
EITC Pooled Fund Awardee Expands EITC to Younger Workers (June 2020)
New Jersey expanded their state EITC to younger workers (June 2020).
Member Q&A with Tracy Williams, Omidyar Network
The seventh in our Member Q&A series, we are highlighting the work of EOF member, Tracy Williams, Director, Reimagining Capitalism, Omidyar Network.
State EITC Policy Development Fund Invests in Florida and Pennsylvania
Two multi-year policy development awards have been made to Florida and Pennsylvania to support efforts to establish inclusive state EITCs.
Member Q&A with Jidan Terry-Koon, San Francisco Foundation
Jidan Terry-Koon, Director, People, San Francisco Foundation (SFF) “Building worker power to balance corporate power and the aggregation of wealth has long been an underpinning of our work, and…
EITC Pooled Fund Awardees Expand State EITCs to ITIN Filers
California and Colorado have expanded their state Earned Income Tax Credits (EITCs) to ITIN filers.
Law & Social Policy Legacy Award – Frequently Asked Questions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhat is the Law & Social Policy Legacy Award? Established in 2020, the Law & Social Policy Legacy Award recognizes organizations defending and advocating for low-wage workers’ rights…
EITC Pooled Funds Makes Two Federal EITC Campaign Awards
The EITC Pooled Fund has awarded $150,000 in Federal EITC Campaign funds.
We Stand in Solidarity with the Call for Racial Justice
As a philanthropic network whose mission is to advance economic equity and opportunity, we stand in solidarity with those calling for justice for George Floyd and for the systemic reforms necessary to end structural racism.
EOF Network COVID-19 Emergency Response and Planning Survey Results
EOF invited members to complete a brief survey to help target the information we share, make connections between EOF members, and inform programming.
Member Q&A with Padmini Parthasarathy, Walter & Elise Haas Fund
Padmini Parthasarathy, Senior Program Officer, Economic Security, Walter & Elise Haas Fund “Addressing economic security in the Bay Area is a critical part of helping people thrive, of supporting their…
Test Shared PSO Google Sheet Web Post
See below a list of resources (e.g., reports, websites, blog entries, videos, etc.) and events related to promoting an equitable response to and recovery from the economic consequences of COVID-19…
Member Q&A with Caitlin Hamood, Stoneman Family Foundations
Caitlin Hamood, Program Officer, Stoneman Family Foundations “Without equitably-raised adequate revenues we cannot have a functional and thriving society. This really touches all other issues we care about as funders.…
Universal Basic Income
As concern about the spread of the coronavirus/COVID-19 grows, calls for relief plans that include direct cash payments are increasing. Learn more about Universal Basic Income here.
State EITC Campaign Fund 2019 Year-in-Review
Read about work accomplished and lessons learned in the 2019 EITC Campaign Fund Year-in-Review report!
State EITC Rapid Response Fund 2019 Year-in-Review
Read about work accomplished and lessons learned in the 2019 EITC Rapid Response Fund Year-in-Review report!
Philanthropy’s Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak
As concern about the spread of the coronavirus/COVID-19 grows, philanthropy is determining how best to mobilize to support a coordinated response among funders. Learn more about philanthropic response efforts currently underway.
Catch Up on EOF 2020 Budget and Tax Briefing
In case you missed it, all meeting materials from the EOF 2020 Budget and Tax Briefing are on the EOF web site here.
2020 Budget and Tax Briefing Resource List
See below a list of related resources to help acquaint you with the issues related the meeting. Federal Budget and Tax Outlook Trump 2021 Budget Roundup, Center on Budget and…
EITC Campaign Fund Awards $595,000 to Eight States in 2020
The EITC Campaign Fund has awarded $595,000 to organizations in eight states to help create, defend, expand, or modernize state EITCs during the upcoming legislative season in 2020.
EOF 2019 Annual Report
Read about our activities and accomplishments in our 2019 annual report.
Equity and the Future of Work video Recordings Now Available
EOF Equity and the Future of Work video recordings now on the EOF website!
EITC Policy Development Fund Awards Planning Grants to ID, FL and PA
The EITC Policy Development Fund (EITC PDF) provides multi-year support to state-based policy groups laying the groundwork to develop or improve state EITCs. Policy, advocacy and grassroots organizations in Florida,…
Member Q&A with Pierre Joseph, Solidago Foundation
The third in our Member Q&A series, we are highlighting new EOF member Pierre Joseph, Program Officer, Solidago Foundation. Pierre Joseph, Program Officer, Solidago Foundation “We believe that the people…
FCCP 2020 Election Series
Starting this Fall and running through 2020, FCCP and our affinity group partners will host a series of webinars to help funders unpack the key issues at play in the elections.
EITC Policy Development Fund Continues Investments in Arkansas and Virginia
In August 2019, Arkansas and Virginia received one year of renewal funding to continue efforts to build support for a refundable state EITC.
EITC Policy Development Fund – First Cohort Impact Summary
Established in 2015, the EITC Policy Development Fund was developed to provide multi-year support to state-based policy groups laying the groundwork to develop or improve state EITCs. This first cohort impact summary provides an overview of awards in Georgia, Mississippi and West Virginia and offers lessons learned.
Employment, Paid Leave and Portable Benefits: Meeting the Needs of Non-Standard Workers in the New Economy
Webinar recording, ppts and related resources now available!
Member Q&A with Nicky Goren, Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation
The second in our Member Q&A series, we are highlighting long-time member and leader within the EOF network, Nicky Goren, President and CEO of the Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation.
New Jersey Policy Perspective Receives EITC Campaign Fund Award in April 2019
In the latest round of Campaign Fund allocations, the EITC Pooled Fund provides support to the New Jersey Policy Perspective.
Member Q&A with Marcia Egbert, George Gund Foundation
To kick off our new Member Q&A series, we are highlighting long-time member and leader within the EOF network, Marcia Egbert, Senior Program Officer for Human Services at the George Gund Foundation.
EOF Launches Two New Working Groups in 2019
Two new working groups launched in 2019 to facilitate information sharing and learning on the transformation of work, workers and worker supports and equity, tax policy and community engagement.
EITC Pooled Fund Awards 8 Rapid Response Fund Allocations in March 2019
In March 2019, the EITC Pooled Fund made Rapid Response Fund awards in California, Hawaii, New York, Maine, Rhode Island, Utah, Wisconsin, and Washington.
EOF Mapping Tool Just Updated!
EOF has developed an online mapping tool to help illustrate to funders where investments are being made in policy, advocacy and communications work in the states, and to help foster connections across…
Three New Campaign Fund Awards in early 2019
In early 2019, the EITC Pooled Fund awarded three, new $50,000 campaign fund awards. Allocations were made to efforts in: Georgia — Georgia Budget and Policy Institute seeks to raise awareness…
Missouri Budget Project and New Mexico Voices for Children Awarded EITC Rapid Response Funds
New EITC Rapid Response Fund awards to Missouri Budget Project and New Mexico Voices for Children in January 2019.
EOF 2018 Annual Report
Read about our 2018 activities and accomplishments in our annual report.
State EITC Campaign Fund 2018 Year-in-Review
2018 EITC Campaign Fund annual summary and lessons learned.
EITC Rapid Response Fund 2018 Year-in-Review
Read about work accomplished and lessons learned in the 2018 EITC Rapid Response Fund Year-in-Review report!
2018 Post-Election Briefing: Philanthropy at the Crossroads
2018 Post-Election Briefing: Philanthropy at the Crossroads Cosponsored Meeting | November 27, 2018 | Washington, DC View all meeting materials, ppts presentations, handouts and additional resources here. The mid-term election results…
Creating Impact in the South: The EITC Policy Development Fund
This webinar provided an opportunity to learn about the EITC Policy Development Fund, hear lessons learned from funders and awardees about how their efforts to expand access to state EITCs has transformed their ability to engage new allies in the effort to reduce poverty, and talk together about ways to apply these learnings to other topical areas or efforts in additional Southern states.
Oregon Center for Public Policy Receives 2018-2019 Campaign Fund Award
In the latest round of Campaign Fund allocations, the EITC Pooled Fund provides support to the Oregon Center for Public Policy.
2018 Post-Election Briefing Agenda
2018 Post-Election Briefing for Grantmakers: Philanthropy at the Crossroads November 27, 2018 | 8:30-5:30pm FHI 360, Academy Hall, 1825 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC AGENDA 8:30am Breakfast…
FCI Briefing Series: Census 2020 Messaging Testing Results
The Funders Census Initiative is pleased to present a series of briefings on census messaging results in partnership with the Democracy Funders Collaborative Census Subgroup.
2017 Annual Report
Read about our 2017 activities and accomplishments in our annual report and executive summary.
GCIR Monthly Immigration Policy Calls
EOF has joined together with the Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) and other partner affinity group partners to co-sponsor GCIR‘s monthly immigration policy calls. Held on the third Thursday of most months, these calls provide the…
EITC Rapid Response Fund Awards in 2018
In 2018, the EITC Rapid Response Fund awarded contracts to groups in Maine, Massachusetts, Montana and Utah.
2017-2018 EITC Campaign Fund Awards
In the fall of 2017, the EITC Campaign Fund awarded state contracts to organizations in three states to help educate opinion leaders and the public about the importance of strong state EITCs. State efforts include Missouri, Oklahoma, and Washington.
Ford Foundation U.S. State Strategy and Scenarios Maps (April 2017)
The Ford Foundation commissioned Manuel Pastor to develop a set of U.S. State strategy and scenario maps for addressing inequality and building power in the states.
14th Annual Briefing and Strategy Discussion for Grantmakers Resources
Back to Event Page Philanthropy’s Response to Our Nation’s High Stakes Budget and Tax Debates: 14th Annual Briefing and Strategy Discussion for Grantmakers March 1, 2017 | Washington, DC RELATED RESOURCES…
15th Annual Budget and Tax Briefing – Resources
Back to Event Page 15th Annual Budget and Tax Briefing: Navigating the Challenges Ahead Together March 22, 2018 | Washington, DC RELATED RESOURCES See below a list of related resources…
EITC Policy Development Fund Invests in Arkansas and Virginia
In fall 2017, the EITC Policy Development Fund (PDF), made a multi-year commitment to help groups in Arkansas and Virginia to build awareness of establishing refundable, state EITCs
EITC Rapid Response Fund 2017 Year-in-Review
Read about work accomplished and lessons learned in the 2017 EITC Rapid Response Fund Year-in-Review report!
14th Annual Briefing and Strategy Discussion for Grantmakers Participants
Back to Event Page Philanthropy’s Response to Our Nation’s High Stakes Budget and Tax Debates: 14th Annual Briefing and Strategy Discussion for Grantmakers March 1, 2017 | Washington, DC PARTICIPANTS …
Philanthropy, Racial Equity and Fiscal Policy – Speaker Bios
Back to Event Page Philanthropy, Racial Equity and Fiscal Policy October 10, 2017 | Washington, DC SPEAKER BIOS Ana Maria Archila, Co-Executive Director, Center for Popular Democracy Email: aarchila@populardemocracy.org | Web:…
Philanthropy, Racial Equity and Fiscal Policy – Resources
Back to Event Page Philanthropy, Racial Equity and Fiscal Policy October 10, 2017 | Washington, DC RELATED RESOURCES See below a list of related resources to help acquaint you with the…
Philanthropy, Racial Equity and Fiscal Policy – Participants
Back to Event Page Philanthropy, Racial Equity and Fiscal Policy October 10, 2017 | Washington, DC PARTICIPANTS Gabriela Alcalde Managing Director for Equity and Health, Richmond Memorial Health Foundation Richmond, Virginia…
Philanthropy, Racial Equity and Fiscal Policy – Agenda
Back to Event Page Philanthropy, Racial Equity and Fiscal Policy October 10, 2017 | Washington, DC AGENDA Goals: Gain a deeper understanding of why none of us can achieve our missions…
15th Annual Budget and Tax Briefing Participants
Back to Event Page 15th Annual Budget and Tax Briefing: Navigating the Challenges Ahead Together March 22, 2018 | Washington, DC PARTICIPANTS Sandra McAlister Ambrozy, The Kresge Foundation Amanda Andere,…
15th Annual Budget and Tax Briefing Speaker Bios
Back to Event Page 15th Annual Budget and Tax Briefing: Navigating the Challenges Ahead Together March 22, 2018 | Washington, DC SPEAKER BIOS Sandra McAlister Ambrozy, Senior Fellow, The Kresge…
15th Annual Budget and Tax Briefing Agenda
Back to Event Page 15th Annual Budget and Tax Briefing: Navigating the Challenges Ahead Together March 22, 2018 | Washington, DC AGENDA 9:00am Breakfast 10:00am Welcome and Introductions Sandra…
14th Annual Briefing and Strategy Discussion for Grantmakers Speaker Bios
Back to Event Page Philanthropy’s Response to Our Nation’s High Stakes Budget and Tax Debates: 14th Annual Briefing and Strategy Discussion for Grantmakers March 1, 2017 | Washington, DC SPEAKER BIOS…
14th Annual Briefing and Strategy Discussion for Grantmakers Agenda
Back to Event Page Philanthropy’s Response to Our Nation’s High Stakes Budget and Tax Debates: 14th Annual Briefing and Strategy Discussion for Grantmakers March 1, 2017 | Washington, DC AGENDA …
2016 Post-Election Briefing: Politics, Policy and Philanthropy Agenda
Back to Event Page 2016 Post-Election Briefing: Politics, Policy and Philanthropy November 16-17, 2016 | Washington, DC AGENDA November 16, 2016 8:30am Breakfast 9:00am Welcome and Introductions Elections mark new beginnings,…
2016 Post-Election Briefing: Politics, Policy and Philanthropy Reading List
2016 Post-Election Briefing: Politics, Policy and Philanthropy November 16-17, 2016 | Washington, DC READING LIST Below, you’ll find a brief reading list to help acquaint you with the issues that our…
What Can Philanthropy Do? Coming Together for Children in Immigrant Families in a Changing Policy Landscape
GCIR, EOF, and ECFC developed this series of recommendations for ways funders can address the specific and unique challenges faced by immigrant families. Suggested strategies include capacity building, policy advocacy, narrative and strategic communications, and research.
2016 Post-Election Briefing: Politics, Policy and Philanthropy – Participants
Back to Event Page 2016 Post-Election Briefing: Politics, Policy and Philanthropy November 16-17, 2016 | Washington, DC PARTICIPANTS Sandra Ambrozy Senior Program Officer The Kresge Foundation 3215 West Big Beaver Road…
State EITC Rapid Response Fund Evaluation Outcomes and Lessons Learned
The EITC Rapid Response Fund (EITC RRF) is one of three funds administered by EOF and the EITC Funders Network in partnership with the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities…
EITC Policy Development Fund Evaluation
The EITC Policy Development Fund (EITC PDF) is one of three funds administered by EOF and the EITC Funders Network in partnership with the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities…
Geographic Mapping Tools
View a sampling of some additional online mapping tools, recommended by our members as useful resources.
Geographic Mapping Tool – National Initiatives
View a list of the 44 national networks represented on the EOF mapping tool.
EITC Rapid Response Fund Evaluation
The EITC Rapid Response Fund (EITC RRF) is one of three funds administered by EOF and the EITC Funders Network in partnership with the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities…
2018 First Monday + Election Series Webinars
EOF (formerly known as GIST) joined together with the Funders’ Committee for Civic Participation and other affinity group partners to cosponsor a series of webinars to discuss key issues facing…