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New

Transparency Heat Map
for California

We've added an all-California heat map to show the frequency with which various types of information are available on web sites of California-base foundations with "Who Has Glass Pockets" profiles.

Who Has Glass Pockets?

We're showcasing the online transparency and accountability practices of the largest foundations. View these profiles to see which foundations have "glass pockets." Learn more»

Does your foundation have glass pockets?

Foundations differ in how they approach online transparency and accountability; we created the "Who Has Glass Pockets?" feature based on what we are seeing represented in current practice.

So far, we have identified 23 online transparency and accountability practices in areas including:

  • Basic Contact Information
  • Governance Policies & Information
  • HR/Staffing Policies & Information
  • Financial Information
  • Grantmaking Information
  • Performance Measurement

We are also tracking six types of online communication vehicles used by foundations. Together these indicators provide a snapshot of a foundation's "glass pockets." Learn more»

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A Work In Progress

As with all new efforts, this is a work in progress and we welcome your feedback. Are there items you would like to see added to the list? Would you like to see if your foundation has Glass Pockets? Please send us an e-mail and let us know.


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