The Foundation Review is the nation’s first peer-reviewed journal of philanthropy, proudly published by the Johnson Center since 2009. The journal supports the equitable exchange of knowledge and the idea that all practitioners should be empowered with the latest grantmaking and evaluation models, frameworks, and ideas.
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Julia Coffman was appointed editor-in-chief in January 2025. With 30 years of experience supporting innovative approaches to strategy, evaluation, and learning in philanthropy, Julia brings deep expertise and a demonstrated commitment to knowledge-building and -sharing to this role. “In a sector that needs to de-silo learning both within and across foundations,” says Coffman, “the journal offers a platform for sharing sector-wide what has been tried, what has or has not worked, and what can be learned by others.”
A pioneer in the field of foundation evaluation, Ricardo Millett was the first person to hold the title of evaluation director at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
The Ricardo Millett Author Equity Fund at the Johnson Center aims to accelerate the diversification of authors, perspectives, and examples appearing in The Foundation Review by providing stipends and enhanced editorial support for authors from underrepresented communities and organizations.
This fund is made possible through the generosity of our 15th Anniversary Celebration Funders and Humanity United.
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