Exponent Philanthropy
A member community of funders who give with small or no staff, sharing practical knowledge and peer support for lean philanthropy.
Peer societies
Five societies Exponent Philanthropy is read alongside.
COF
Council on Foundations
The meeting place of American philanthropy, the body where foundations of every kind come together to speak…
GEO
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations
A community of grantmakers working to transform philanthropic practice toward more effective, equitable…
11 companies named
UPF
United Philanthropy Forum
A network of regional and national philanthropy serving organizations that strengthens the infrastructure…
NCRP
National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
A watchdog and advocacy body pressing philanthropy to direct more of its resources and power toward…
IS
Independent Sector
A national membership organization of nonprofits, foundations and corporate programs that strengthens and…
6 companies named
Who backs EP
Every company Exponent Philanthropy names publicly as a supporter, exactly as published. Companies also named by other associations on Sociogene come first.
| Company | Support as published | Also named by |
|---|---|---|
| Truist | Corporate partner | AACC AFP AACC AMCC BGACC +3 |
| Blackbaud, Inc. | Corporate partner | AAM AHP APRA CMCC GFOA +1 |
| Cornerstone | Corporate partner | IPMAH O PCBI USCM |
| Glenmede | Corporate partner | EPCD GCP NLBA |
| Your Part-Time Controller (YPTC) | Corporate partner | AAM CSCPA SC |
| RBC Wealth Management | Corporate partner | NCPA |
| Adler Colvin | Corporate partner | Only Exponent Philanthropy, so far |
| ALINE WEALTH | Corporate partner | Only Exponent Philanthropy, so far |
| Ally Foundation Services | Corporate partner | Only Exponent Philanthropy, so far |
| Bank of America Private Bank | Corporate partner | Only Exponent Philanthropy, so far |
| Capacita Consulting | Corporate partner | Only Exponent Philanthropy, so far |
| FEG | Corporate partner | Only Exponent Philanthropy, so far |
| Foundant Technologies | Corporate partner | Only Exponent Philanthropy, so far |
| GMA Foundations | Corporate partner | Only Exponent Philanthropy, so far |
| Integer, LLC | Foundation donor | Only Exponent Philanthropy, so far |
| Intentional Philanthropy / Family engagement. Community impact. | Corporate partner | Only Exponent Philanthropy, so far |
| Prime Buchholz | Corporate partner | Only Exponent Philanthropy, so far |
| Relevant Wealth | Corporate partner | Only Exponent Philanthropy, so far |
| Social Strategy Associates | Corporate partner | Only Exponent Philanthropy, so far |
| Strategic Philanthropy | Corporate partner | Only Exponent Philanthropy, so far |
| Temelio | Corporate partner | Only Exponent Philanthropy, so far |
Sources: 2 published lists, read September 2026
Supporter Showcase. Read September 27, 2026. Donor list, almost entirely foundations; no year stated on page; tiers are dollar ranges.
Sustaining Partners. Read September 27, 2026. Current sustaining partners; no year stated on page.
Who backs Exponent Philanthropy's peers, but not Exponent Philanthropy
Companies named publicly by at least one of Exponent Philanthropy's five peer societies, and not found in Exponent Philanthropy's reviewed public records.
| Company | GEO | IS | Peers |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDO | Named | 1 of 2 | |
| CBIZ | Named | 1 of 2 | |
| Community IT | Named | 1 of 2 | |
| EY | Named | 1 of 2 | |
| Foundant | Named | 1 of 2 | |
| GO Smart | Named | 1 of 2 | |
| JP Morgan Chase | Named | 1 of 2 | |
| ORS Impact | Named | 1 of 2 | |
| Prudential | Named | 1 of 2 | |
| RSM | Named | 1 of 2 | |
| SB & Company | Named | 1 of 2 | |
| Sertus Partners | Named | 1 of 2 | |
| Spitfire | Named | 1 of 2 | |
| Walmart for Good | Named | 1 of 2 | |
| Westfuller Advisors | Named | 1 of 2 | |
| ZRG | Named | 1 of 2 |
The outside view
A member community of funders who give with small or no staff, sharing practical knowledge and peer support for lean philanthropy.
- Consensus
- Build
- Inward
- Operational
Their shape
The Village
Where everyone is known by name.
The Village is built on belonging, where everyone knows everyone and relationships are the point. Its gift is loyalty and warmth, its challenge is scaling beyond the intimacy that makes it work.
Also reads toward The Guild and The Republic.
Strengths
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