Philanthropic Initiative, Inc.
The Philanthropic Initiative, Inc. (TPI) is a not-for-profit organization offering individuals, foundations, institutions and corporations a disciplined and results-oriented approach to philanthropy. Since it was founded in 1989, TPI has helped hundreds of donors to have an impact on some of society's most complex challenges through strategic philanthropy. TPI encourages a positive climate for philanthropy and actively promotes giving though its work with community foundations, Regional Associations of Grantmakers and others. TPI has researched and developed grants initiatives targeting a wide range of issue areas, including education; diversity; issues affecting children, youth and families; hunger and nutrition; housing and homelessness; community and economic development; environmental issues; and the arts. Strategy, combined with the values and passionate concerns of donors, brings about giving that makes a difference in society and in lives. It is philanthropy that can move donors toward a deeper understanding of the issues they care about and guide them through the demanding process of creating meaningful change.