Local Governments
The Funders Network believes collaboration is at the heart of creating impactful change that improves communities. TFN accepts applications from units of local government engaged in grantmaking in the U.S. and Canada. (For an example of how TFN works to support collaboration between local governments, frontline communities and foundations, visit our Partners for Places page.)
Membership contribution guidelines
Effective July 1, 2023, TFN’s contribution guidelines for units of local government are based on the office’s total grantmaking budget, regardless of issue or program category, given the intersecting and cross-cutting focus of TFN’s work.
The scale below details the contribution guidelines for local governments as of January 31, 2024
| Management & General Expenses Range | Recommended Annual Dues Contribution |
|---|---|
| < $250,000 | $1,500 |
| $250,000 – $1 million | $2,500 |
| $1 – $2 million | $5,000 |
| $2 – $10 million | $10,000 |
| $10 – $15 million | $12,500 |
| $15 – $25 million | $15,000 |
| $25 – $50 million | $25,000 |
| $50 - $100 million | $30,000 |
| $100 - $250 million | $35,000 |
| < $250 million | $50,000 |
Total Annual
Grantmaking Range
Recommended Annual
Dues Contribution
< $250,000
$1,500
$250,000 – $1 million
$2,000
$1 – $3 million
$2,500
$3 – $5 million
$5,000
$5 – $10 million
$7,500
$10 – $25 million
$10,000
$25 – $50 million
$15,000
> $50 million
$25,000