Become a Member
Exponent Philanthropy is a vibrant membership community with programs and resources designed specifically for funders working with limited infrastructure. As an extension of your team, we amplify your work and help take you from admin to action. We pride ourselves on our practical guidance, warm and welcoming culture, and a strong commitment to member service.
Join our community at one of two membership levels:
Signature
Everything you need to run a strong foundation—with fewer headaches
- Expert guidance, tools, and on-demand resources
- Peer learning, connection, and shared problem-solving
- Webinars, publications, and practical templates
- Member discounts that save time and money
$870
annually
SignaturePLUS
Signature benefits—plus built-in legal support when it matters most
- All Signature Membership benefits
- Up to 10 hours of legal consultation per year
- Support on compliance, governance, and complex questions
- Added peace of mind for higher-stakes decisions
$1,870
annually
Ready To Join?
1.
Create a personal profile to start your application online
2. Complete the .pdf application when prompted
3. Our team will get back to you once they have processed your application.
Who Is Eligible For Membership?
Membership is open to all philanthropic organizations and individuals that award charitable gifts to more than one recipient annually.
- Organizational membership is open to all philanthropic organizations (e.g., private foundations, independent foundations, charitable trusts, operating foundations, community foundations, public charities) that award charitable donations to more than one recipient annually.
- Individual membership is open to any person who is not affiliated with a philanthropic organization but awards charitable donations to more than one recipient annually.
Who Is Not Eligible For Membership? Organizations and professionals whose primary business is to offer services or giving platforms to philanthropic organizations and individuals. We encourage organizations and professionals who offer services to philanthropic organizations and individuals to learn about our
partnership program.
Prefer To Join or Renew By Mail?
Download and fill out the new member or renewal application,
and mail it to:
Exponent Philanthropy
P.O. Box 65607
Washington, DC 20035-5607
New Member Dues Schedule
| 2026 Membership Dues – NEW Members | ||
|---|---|---|
| Assets | Signature Membership | Signature+ Membership |
| <$5M | $870 | $1,870 |
| $5M-$9.9M | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| $10M-$14.9M | $1,250 | $2,250 |
| $15M-$19.9M | $1,500 | $2,500 |
| $20M-$29.9M | $1,750 | $2,750 |
| $30M-$49.9M | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| $50M-$74.9M | $3,000 | $4,000 |
| $75M-$99.9M | $4,000 | $5,000 |
| $100M-$124.9M | $5,000 | $6,000 |
| $125M-$149.9M | $6,000 | $7,000 |
| $150M-$199.9M | $7,000 | $8,000 |
| $200M-$299.9M | $8,000 | $9,000 |
| $300M-$499.9M | $9,000 | $10,000 |
| $500M+ | $10,000 | $11,000 |
NEW: Dues Structure was approved for NEW Members in 2026 & takes effect in 2027 for renewing members
Remember:
Membership fees and contributions are qualifying administrative expenses for private foundations and contribute toward the required annual minimum distribution.