Grantmakers for Children, Youth and Families (GCYF) is a membership association of grantmaking institutions.

The mission of GCYF is to engage funders across all sectors to continually improve their grantmaking on behalf of children, youth, and families.

We serve as a forum to review and analyze grantmaking strategies, exchange information about effective programs, examine public policy developments, and maintain ongoing discussions with national leaders.

Representatives of more than 500 private, corporate, community, and family foundations of all sizes participate in GCYF events and programs. Member interests include the development of public policies benefiting children to specific program areas, such as early childhood, youth development and family support. Those who participate in GCYF are a diverse group, ranging from trustees to executive directors to program officers.

Our Three Goals:

To strengthen the knowledge, skills, and reflective practice of members to make the best use of all resources.

To help grantmakers explore new areas together; share experiences and perspectives; launch collaborative and cooperative action; and learn about each other's programs, initiatives, innovations, and strategies.

To promote awareness, understanding, and engagement around children, youth, and family issues within philanthropy.