Welcome to GCYF!

Supporting Effective Children, Youth, and Family Philanthropy

Grantmakers for Children, Youth, and Families (GCYF) serves as a point of contact for grantmakers seeking collegial and collaborative relationships with other funders concerned with children, youth, and families.

GCYF is not a grantmaking institution. For information on grant opportunities, visit The Foundation Center website.

GCYF 2012 Annual Conference Call for Sessions is Open -- January 11-February 14 

The GCYF 2012 Annual Conference will take place October 9-12 in El Paso, TX, and will be focused on the theme, Investing in Promising Future for All. This year’s Conference reflects on three trends that are changing the face of our communities—immigration, migration, and demographic shifts. During the Conference, we will explore the challenges and opportunities these trends present for public and private funders concerned with improving outcomes for children, youth, and families.

Join GCYF for the 9th Annual Budget and Tax Briefing Feb. 29-March 1

Join GCYF and the Grantmakers Income Security Taskforce as we learn about and discuss the Fiscal Year 2013 budget, tax issues, and their impacts on opportunities, supports, and services for children, youth and families. Just confirmed speakers include Martha Coven of the Office of Management and Budget and Robert Greenstein with the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

GCYF Funder Networks

Want to connect with your peers and discuss what grantmakers are doing to improve the overall health and well-being of children, youth and families? Don't miss your chance to join one of GCYF's Funder Networks and be a part of the ongoing discussions! Funder networks are open to GCYF members only.