Common Counsel Foundation
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Common Counsel Foundation operates as a hub for progressive, community-oriented philanthropy, directing grantmaking through its stated principles and practices. It positions itself as a national social justice organization, unbounded by geographic limits. The foundation provides guidance to families and individual donors, offers fiscal sponsorships, and strengthens the operational capacity of movement organizations, while coordinating multi-funder collaborative initiatives. Based in Oakland, California, the organization has been active for more than thirty years. A recent development is the appointment of Sangeeta Chowdhry as executive director, effective July 31, 2023.