About Us
ecu_fepp_03_page_header.jpgThe Resource Foundation is a U.S. nonprofit organization that helps donors support effective, locally-driven development programs in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Founded in 1987, The Resource Foundation provides tailored advisory, consulting and grant administration assistance to corporations, individuals, and foundations interested in supporting high-impact programs throughout the region. Donors rely on our regional expertise, multilingual staff, and knowledge of the region’s nonprofits and programs to safely and securely support projects that make a difference.

Through partnerships, technical assistance, and grants to carefully vetted organizations in 27 countries, The Resource Foundation fulfills its mission to empower the disadvantaged so that they can have the skills, knowledge, and opportunities to improve their lives.

Through The Resource Foundation's network of 41 affiliated organizations in 17 countries and 157 associated organizations in 28 countries, it has the ability to support programs throughout Latin America and the Caribbean:

Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Cayman Islands
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica

Dominica
Dominican Republic

Ecuador
El Salvador
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Mexico

Nicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
St. Lucia

Suriname
Trinidad & Tobago
Uruguay
Venezuela

 In 2010, The Resource Foundation facilitated funding for 189 projects of 167 local nonprofit organizations.  Read more about our impact.

Learn more about our approach.

The Resource Foundation maintains the highest standards of transparency and accountability and has adopted a Conflict of Interest Policy, a Whistleblower Policy and a Record Retention Policy.  For more information, please contact our office at 212-675-6170.