🤝 Charity & Philanthropy Summit

Apex Master Expos | 4 Days · 80+ Countries · Annual Event

Connecting Foundations, Nonprofits & Impact Leaders Worldwide

About the Charity & Philanthropy Summit

The Apex Charity & Philanthropy Summit brings together the world's leading foundations, nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and impact investors. Connect with organizations driving meaningful change across education, healthcare, environmental protection, arts & culture, and social innovation.

Join 100+ exhibitors and speakers representing billions in philanthropic assets and decades of humanitarian impact.

Best for Apex & Apex Patrons: Children & Talent Development · Education & Scholarships · Animal & Nature Protection · Arts & Culture

Quick Navigation: Partner Categories

Major Global Foundations

World's largest philanthropic organizations driving global change

● APEX PARTNER

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Global Health · Education · Poverty

World's largest private foundation fighting poverty, disease, and inequity worldwide with $55+ billion endowment.

gatesfoundation.org

Novo Nordisk Foundation

Health · Life Sciences · Sustainability

Denmark-based foundation supporting scientific research, humanitarian efforts, and sustainable development globally.

novonordiskfonden.dk

Wellcome Trust

Medical Research · Global Health

UK's largest charity funding research to improve human and animal health with £46+ billion portfolio.

wellcome.org

Ford Foundation

Social Justice · Economic Opportunity

Reducing poverty and injustice, strengthening democratic values, and advancing human achievement worldwide.

fordfoundation.org

Open Society Foundations

Democracy · Human Rights · Justice

Founded by George Soros, supporting civil society groups in 120+ countries on human rights and democracy.

opensocietyfoundations.org

Rockefeller Foundation

Health · Climate · Food Security

Pioneering foundation promoting the wellbeing of humanity through science, innovation and equity.

rockefellerfoundation.org

Bloomberg Philanthropies

Environment · Public Health · Arts

Michael Bloomberg's philanthropy focusing on climate, public health, education, arts, and government innovation.

bloomberg.org

W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Children · Families · Communities

Supporting children, families and communities to strengthen and create conditions for thriving.

wkkf.org

Children & Education Charities

Organizations transforming lives through education and youth development

● APEX PARTNER

Save the Children

Education · Health · Emergency Relief

Global leader in child survival, education and protection, reaching 273+ million children with quality education.

savethechildren.org

UNICEF

Children's Rights · Education · Health

United Nations children's agency working in 190+ countries for every child's right to survive, thrive and develop.

unicef.org

World of Children

Child Protection · Education · Health

Funding and elevating changemakers protecting vulnerable children through high-impact programs worldwide.

worldofchildren.org

Global Fund for Children

Youth Development · Grassroots Support

Supporting community-based organizations creating safe, equitable futures for children in 40+ countries.

globalfundforchildren.org

Children International

Poverty Alleviation · Education

Breaking the cycle of poverty through education, health and empowerment programs for children and families.

children.org

Child Foundation

Education · International Development

Leading international charity empowering disadvantaged children through access to quality education.

childfoundation.org

Room to Read

Literacy · Girls' Education

Transforming lives through literacy and gender equality in education across Asia and Africa.

roomtoread.org

Pencils of Promise

School Building · Teacher Training

Building schools and increasing educational opportunities in developing countries.

pencilsofpromise.org

CARE International

Poverty · Education · Women's Rights

Fighting global poverty with special focus on women and girls' education and empowerment.

care.org

Plan International

Children's Rights · Girls' Equality

Advancing children's rights and equality for girls in 75+ countries worldwide.

plan-international.org

Environment & Nature Protection

Leading organizations protecting our planet and biodiversity

● APEX PARTNER

The Nature Conservancy

Land Conservation · Climate · Biodiversity

World's largest conservation organization protecting 125+ million acres in 80+ countries.

nature.org

World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

Wildlife · Conservation · Climate

Leading organization in wildlife conservation and reducing human impact on the environment.

worldwildlife.org

Conservation International

Oceans · Forests · Climate

Protecting 13 million square kilometers of land and sea through science, policy and partnership.

conservation.org

The Conservation Fund

Land Protection · Sustainable Economies

Creating nature-based solutions for climate protection, sustainable economies and vibrant communities.

conservationfund.org

Environmental Defense Fund

Climate · Ecosystems · Health

Finding innovative solutions to environmental problems through science, economics and law.

edf.org

Sierra Club Foundation

Climate Solutions · Conservation

Promoting climate solutions, conservation, and grassroots environmental advocacy.

sierraclubfoundation.org

Rainforest Alliance

Forests · Agriculture · Climate

Creating a more sustainable world through certification, training and financial resources.

rainforest-alliance.org

Trees for the Future

Agroforestry · Climate · Poverty

Training farmers in sustainable land management to restore ecosystems and end hunger.

trees.org

Ocean Conservancy

Ocean Health · Marine Conservation

Working to protect the ocean from today's greatest global challenges including climate change.

oceanconservancy.org

Oceana

Ocean Protection · Policy

International organization focused on protecting and restoring the world's oceans.

oceana.org

Animal Welfare Organizations

Protecting animal rights and welfare worldwide

● APEX PARTNER

Humane World for Animals

Animal Protection · Advocacy

Leader in the animal protection movement for 70+ years, working to end animal cruelty globally.

humaneworld.org

ASPCA

Animal Rescue · Welfare · Advocacy

Providing disaster relief, mobile clinics, and helping pass hundreds of animal welfare laws.

aspca.org

International Fund for Animal Welfare

Wildlife · Habitat Protection

Rescuing animals, preserving habitats and advocating for better animal welfare laws worldwide.

ifaw.org

Best Friends Animal Society

No-Kill · Rescue · Adoption

Leading no-kill organization saving homeless pets and transforming animal welfare.

bestfriends.org

Animal Welfare Foundation

Farm Animals · Transport Welfare

Protecting farm animal welfare worldwide, focusing on transport and slaughter conditions.

animal-welfare-foundation.org

Naturewatch Foundation

Animal Welfare · Advocacy

Campaigning against animal cruelty and advancing welfare standards in the UK and worldwide.

naturewatch.org

Wildlife Conservation Society

Wildlife · Conservation

Saving wildlife and wild places through science, conservation and education programs.

wcs.org

PetSmart Charities

Pet Adoption · Welfare

Supporting nonprofits and pet welfare organizations to create loving homes for pets.

petsmartcharities.org

Health & Medical Foundations

Organizations advancing healthcare and medical research worldwide

Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Biomedical Research · Education

Advancing biomedical research and science education, supporting 250+ leading scientists.

hhmi.org

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Health Equity · Policy

Largest US philanthropy focused solely on health, awarding $500M+ annually.

rwjf.org

Direct Relief

Medical Aid · Emergency Response

Delivering medical aid to improve health in resource-poor communities and emergencies.

directrelief.org

Doctors Without Borders

Medical Care · Emergency Relief

Providing medical assistance to populations in distress and victims of disaster and conflict.

doctorswithoutborders.org

Partners In Health

Healthcare Access · Equity

Bringing healthcare to the world's poorest communities through long-term partnerships.

pih.org

Americares

Health Programs · Disaster Response

Health-focused relief organization responding to people affected by poverty and disaster.

americares.org

Project HOPE

Global Health · Education

Placing power in the hands of local health care workers to save lives around the globe.

projecthope.org

Susan G. Komen Foundation

Breast Cancer · Research · Support

Leading breast cancer organization funding research, community health, and patient support.

komen.org

Arts & Culture Philanthropy

Supporting creativity, cultural preservation and artistic excellence

● APEX PARTNER

Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

Arts · Humanities · Education

Major foundation supporting arts, culture, humanities and higher education with $8B+ endowment.

mellon.org

J. Paul Getty Trust

Visual Arts · Conservation · Research

World's largest cultural and philanthropic organization dedicated to the visual arts.

getty.edu

Andy Warhol Foundation

Visual Arts · Artists Support

Advancing the visual arts through grants to artists and arts organizations.

warholfoundation.org

Foundation for Contemporary Arts

Performing Arts · Visual Arts

Created by artists to benefit artists, supporting innovative work across all disciplines.

foundationforcontemporaryarts.org

United States Artists

Artist Fellowships · Support

Providing grants and resources to help artists nationwide thrive and create.

unitedstatesartists.org

Americans for the Arts

Arts Advocacy · Policy

Leading nonprofit for advancing the arts and arts education in America.

americansforthearts.org

Joan Mitchell Foundation

Visual Arts · Artist Support

Supporting visual artists through grants, residencies and professional development.

joanmitchellfoundation.org

National Endowment for the Arts

Arts Funding · Public Programs

Independent federal agency that supports arts access and education nationwide.

arts.gov

Humanitarian Aid & Emergency Relief

First responders to global crises and disasters

● APEX PARTNER

International Rescue Committee

Refugee Support · Emergency Response

Responding within 72 hours to deliver critical assistance to people in crisis worldwide.

rescue.org

American Red Cross

Disaster Relief · Emergency Services

Responding to 65,000+ disasters annually with shelter, food and emotional support.

redcross.org

Mercy Corps

Humanitarian Relief · Development

Empowering people affected by crisis, poverty and disaster in 40+ countries.

mercycorps.org

Oxfam International

Poverty · Humanitarian Response

Fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice through emergency response and advocacy.

oxfam.org

World Food Programme

Food Security · Emergency Aid

UN's leading humanitarian organization providing food assistance to millions worldwide.

wfp.org

Team Rubicon

Disaster Response · Veteran-Led

Veteran-led humanitarian organization delivering disaster relief across the United States.

teamrubiconusa.org

All Hands and Hearts

Disaster Recovery · Volunteers

Addressing immediate and long-term needs of communities affected by disasters.

allhandsandhearts.org

Convoy of Hope

Disaster Services · Community Aid

Providing emergency assistance, recovery support and long-term aid to disaster victims.

convoyofhope.org

World Vision International

Children · Emergency Response

Christian humanitarian organization working with children and communities in poverty.

wvi.org

Islamic Relief Worldwide

Humanitarian Aid · Development

Independent humanitarian organization with presence in 40+ countries globally.

islamic-relief.org

Social Enterprise & Innovation

Pioneering new models for sustainable social change

● APEX PARTNER

Skoll Foundation

Social Entrepreneurship · Systems Change

Investing in social entrepreneurs driving large-scale change worldwide.

skoll.org

Ashoka

Social Entrepreneurs · Changemakers

World's largest network of social entrepreneurs, supporting 3,500+ fellows globally.

ashoka.org

Echoing Green

Social Entrepreneurs · Fellowships

Supporting early-stage social entrepreneurs with funding and strategic support.

echoinggreen.org

Acumen

Impact Investing · Social Enterprise

Changing the way the world tackles poverty through patient capital and leadership.

acumen.org

New Profit

Systems Change · Venture Philanthropy

Providing unrestricted capital to social entrepreneurs tackling major issues.

newprofit.org

Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship

Social Innovation · Global Network

Supporting social entrepreneurs and innovations that transform communities.

schwabfound.org

MIT Solve

Innovation · Global Challenges

Marketplace for social impact connecting innovators with resources to solve challenges.

solve.mit.edu

Robin Hood Foundation

Poverty · NYC Focus

Investing in nonprofits to fight poverty in New York City through innovative strategies.

robinhood.org

Impact Investing & Venture Philanthropy

Deploying capital for measurable social and environmental impact

Omidyar Network

Impact Investment · Social Change

Investing in organizations promoting economic opportunity and social inclusion.

omidyar.com

Blue Meridian Partners

Philanthropy · Scale

Pooling philanthropic capital to transform life outcomes for young people.

bluemeridian.org

REDF (Roberts Enterprise Development Fund)

Social Enterprise · Employment

Investing in social enterprises creating employment for underrepresented populations.

redf.org

Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund

Collaborative Giving · Impact

Community of donors committed to equity-centered social impact through collaborative grantmaking.

sv2.org

Mulago Foundation

Poverty Solutions · Scale

Funding organizations with proven poverty solutions ready to scale.

mulagofoundation.org

Elemental Excelerator

Climate · Impact Investing

Climate impact investor deploying capital for environmental innovation and equity.

elementalexcelerator.com

European Venture Philanthropy Association

Venture Philanthropy · Europe

Network of impact investors across Europe supporting social purpose organizations.

evpa.eu.com

Asian Venture Philanthropy Network

Impact · Asia-Pacific

Building the ecosystem for strategic, engaged philanthropy across Asia.

avpn.asia

Governance, Ethics & Leadership

Organizations promoting transparency, accountability and nonprofit excellence

Charity Navigator

Charity Ratings · Transparency

America's largest independent charity evaluator, rating over 200,000 nonprofits.

charitynavigator.org

GuideStar (Candid)

Nonprofit Data · Transparency

World's largest source of information about nonprofit organizations.

guidestar.org

BBB Wise Giving Alliance

Charity Standards · Accreditation

Setting standards for charity accountability and helping donors make informed decisions.

give.org

Independent Sector

Nonprofit Leadership · Policy

Coalition of nonprofits, foundations and corporate giving programs advancing the common good.

independentsector.org

Council on Foundations

Foundation Leadership · Best Practices

Membership organization representing philanthropic foundations and corporate giving programs.

cof.org

BoardSource

Nonprofit Governance · Board Excellence

Leading resource for nonprofit board leadership, training and governance best practices.

boardsource.org

Global & Regional Charity Networks

International coalitions and regional philanthropic organizations

Giving What We Can

Effective Giving · Global

Community of effective givers donating 10%+ of income to effective charities.

givingwhatwecan.org

GiveWell

Research · Effective Giving

Finding outstanding giving opportunities through in-depth charity analysis.

givewell.org

Global Giving

Crowdfunding · International

Connecting nonprofits, donors, and companies in nearly every country.

globalgiving.org

Charities Aid Foundation

Giving · UK & Global

UK-based international charity organization promoting giving worldwide.

cafonline.org

Environmental Grantmakers Association

Environment · Funder Network

Network of 200+ foundations focused on environmental issues globally.

ega.org

Grantmakers in the Arts

Arts Funding · Network

National association supporting grantmakers in arts and culture philanthropy.

giarts.org

Featured Speakers & Thought Leaders

Leading voices in philanthropy, social impact and nonprofit leadership

Foundation Leaders KEYNOTE

Strategy · Governance · Impact

CEOs and Presidents from major foundations sharing insights on effective grantmaking and philanthropic strategy.

Impact & ESG Experts KEYNOTE

Measurement · Reporting · Standards

Specialists in impact measurement, SROI methodology, and ESG reporting frameworks.

Social Entrepreneurs PANEL

Innovation · Scale · Sustainability

Founders and leaders of successful social enterprises sharing their journey and learnings.

Patron & Benefactor Leaders PANEL

Major Giving · Legacy · Stewardship

High-net-worth donors and family office representatives discussing strategic philanthropy.

Impact Investors WORKSHOP

Venture Philanthropy · Blended Finance

Leading impact investors sharing approaches to catalytic capital and fund structuring.

Nonprofit CEOs FIRESIDE

Leadership · Operations · Scale

Executive directors from top-rated charities discussing organizational excellence.

Corporate Foundation Directors PANEL

CSR · Employee Giving · Partnerships

Leaders from corporate foundations on business-philanthropy collaboration.

Academic Researchers PRESENTATION

Evidence · Evaluation · Best Practices

Scholars and researchers presenting latest findings on effective charitable interventions.

Join the Apex Charity & Philanthropy Summit

Connect with 100+ leading foundations, nonprofits, and impact organizations. Build partnerships, discover funding opportunities, and shape the future of philanthropy.

Summit Themes & Focus Areas

Comprehensive programming across all aspects of modern philanthropy

Governance & Leadership

Trust and accountability: Boards of Trustees, Executive Directors, Advisory Committees, Transparency & Accountability

Fundraising & Donor Relations

Financial sustainability: Major Donor Programs, Patron Circles, Corporate Giving, Galas & Charity Auctions

Impact Measurement

Credibility: Impact Metrics & KPIs, Social Return on Investment (SROI), ESG Reporting, Independent Audits

Grants & Scholarships

Human capital: Scholarships & Fellowships, Research Grants, Artist & Athlete Support, Innovation Grants

Volunteers & Community

Grassroots engagement: Volunteer Programs, Ambassador Networks, Community Leaders, Youth Chapters

Communication & Advocacy

Visibility: Public Awareness Campaigns, Media Relations, Storytelling, Policy Influence