Foundation management platform for private philanthropy operations
Foundation Source operates a SaaS platform for private foundation administration, built on Salesforce, NetSuite, and a custom backend stack (C#, ASP.NET Core, React). Active projects show a shift toward revenue optimization (Revenue Cloud implementation, quote-to-cash workflows) and support scaling—suggesting a maturing product org moving beyond core compliance into upsell and operational efficiency. The hiring mix (legal, support, engineering weighted toward director/senior roles) reflects a compliance-first business expanding its go-to-market and customer success functions.
Notable leadership hires: Philanthropic Director
Foundation Source provides foundation management software and administrative services to private foundations and philanthropic advisors. The platform handles compliance, grantmaking, fund accounting, and advisory workflows across a customer base of 2,000+ foundations. The company combines licensed technology (configurable Salesforce-based tools, NetSuite ERP) with human advisory services—a model supported by a 98% retention rate. Headquarters in Fairfield, CT; privately held since 2001.
Salesforce, NetSuite, Salesforce CPQ, MuleSoft, Workato, React, C#, ASP.NET Core, MySQL, Jenkins, Docker, and Zendesk for customer support.
Active projects include grantmaking tools improvement, Salesforce Revenue Cloud implementation, NetSuite integration, quote-to-cash optimization, Zendesk platform optimization, and scaling the support operating model.
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