foundations

The China Foundation Center (CFC) recently launched its official website, providing free access to detailed information about more than 1,800 public and private foundations registered in China, including annual reports for about a third, and project lists for 24 foundations. It also offers a separate database of about 440 non-profit organizations. The website includes several advanced reporting features, such as mapping, graphing, and generation of "top 100" lists ordered by net worth, annual income or annual expenditure.

The China Foundation Center was established early this year with support from 35 local and international foundations. Its strategic partners include Microsoft China, Baidu, and the the US-based Foundation Center, whose growing network of "Cooperating Collections" it will join.

The Center's launch and its mission to increase transparency in the non-profit sector have received positive reports in the mainstream media, including The Beijing News and China National Radio (links in Chinese).

Full access to the CFC website requires registration, which is quick and free. The website is available in Chinese only.