Regional Expertise
The Resource Foundation’s regional expertise and its professional, multilingual staff enable donors to confidently and efficiently give to Latin America and the Caribbean. Its  tailored giving services help donors optimize their philanthropic activities, while meeting all legal and fiscal requirements. Learn more about our giving services.

Geographic Scope
Through The Resource Foundation's network of 198 nonprofit organizations in 27 countries, it has  the ability to support programs throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Learn about where we work.

Addressing Local Issues
The Resource Foundation’s local partners implement programs across ten major development areas: affordable housing, capacity building, cultural programs, disaster relief, education and job-skills training, environmental concerns, health care and HIV/AIDS, microenterprise, potable water and sanitation, and sustainable agriculture. Currently, The Resource Foundation works with 41 affiliated organizations in 16 countries throughout Latin America and the Caribbean and supports grantmaking activities for an additional 157 associated organizations in 27 countries that have been identified by or for specific donors. Learn more.

Locally-Informed Giving
The Resource Foundation partners with community-based nonprofit organizations that have direct knowledge of local cultural, political, and economic realities. Our partners leverage their experience and knowledge to ensure the sustainability and success of the projects supported.

A Hand-Up, Not A Hand-Out
For over twenty years, The Resource Foundation has been a leader at supporting programs which empower individuals to improve their own lives. All local partners work hand in hand with community members who provide "sweat equity" – they help build their own homes; they pay back their microenterprise loans with interest; they offer at least nominal payments for their health care; and they participate fully in creating a brighter future for their families. All programs supported have more than just beneficiaries – they have participants.

Building Capacity & Strengthening Social Capital
The Resource Foundation helps strengthen local nonprofit organizations by providing value-added services to enhance their organizational capacity and scale their impact. These services include vetting, representation, training, networking, technical assistance, capacity building, fundraising, funds transfer, and more.