International Community Fndtn

read moreOur Changemaker members provide reliable support to ICF and are critical to our work in maintaining a healthy foundation while increasing health, education, and environmental grantmaking in Mexico and Latin America. The International Community Foundation is the nonprofit foundation of choice for U.S. donors who are passionate about protecting the environment and improving the quality of life in Baja California and Latin America. In more than two decades working construction in south Texas, Ral Vanegas had no time for school of any kind.

read moreTo honor our donors and their vision to create sustainable communities throughout Mexico and Latin America. We respond effectively to the challenges and opportunities present in the region today and in the future. To make good decisions based on our technical, programmatic, and local expertise that will give our investments the best chance of success. We will share this knowledge widely, encouraging participation and new ideas from donors, grantees, and other partners. To create lasting improvements in education, health, and the environment in Mexico and Latin America that also result in stronger civil society organizations, better managed marine and terrestrial ecosystems, healthier communities, and effective education systems.

read moreIn addition to distributing your donations to the appropriate grantees, ICF also helps our donors make a meaningful difference through research, project development, and evaluation. This kind of work is known by many names, including venture philanthropy, impact investing, social responsibility, and social ventures. Designed to help individuals, families, businesses and foundations better articulate and achieve their philanthropic visions, our donor advisory services include programmatic and project-related research, as well as special project development.

read moreWith ICF's in-depth knowledge of the issues and long-standing relationships with local nonprofit organizations and community leaders, we help our donors connect with the regions and causes they care about. Designed to manage charitable donations on behalf of an individual, family, or company, a donor advised fund provides a low-cost, flexible alternative to direct giving or creating a private foundation. Held and managed by ICF on behalf of an international nonprofit organization, these funds can be established as a non-endowment or an endowment fund to promote an organization's long-term sustainability.

read moreInspired, passionate and professional, ICF's dedicated professionals and volunteers work hard to help you achieve your global philanthropy goals. Together we have more than 40 years experience in establishing, managing, and distributing charitable funds through an international nonprofit foundation. The International Community Foundation is a 501(C)(3) Nonprofit registered in the US under EIN: 33-0457858.