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Trusted Intermediary Model

methodology: trusted_intermediary

By serving as a vetted, accountable intermediary that channels donor funds to local organizations through rigorous due diligence and oversight, we increase the effectiveness and integrity of cross-border philanthropy, because donors gain confidence that resources are used appropriately and local partners receive timely, responsible support. This strategy involves organizations positioning themselves as reliable gatekeepers in international or crisis-context giving, ensuring that funds reach legitimate, high-impact local entities. It distinguishes itself from direct giving or unrestricted funding models by emphasizing compliance, risk mitigation, and transparency through legal review, financial monitoring, and on-the-ground verification. While some strategies prioritize speed or community autonomy, this approach balances trust, accountability, and impact by combining rigorous vetting with structured support for local implementation.

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who runs it

Organizations running this strategy · 9

what it looks like in practice

Activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Fulfilling children's wish-lists in conflict-affected regions BLUECHECK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    direct service
    Organizes and fulfills personalized wish-lists for children living in areas impacted by conflict, providing emotional support and tangible items to improve well-being.
  • Funding The Courage Project to raise awareness of abducted Ukrainian children BLUECHECK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    advocacy
    Provides financial support and collaborates on The Courage Project, an initiative focused on raising awareness about the estimated 20,000 Ukrainian children abducted by Russian forces during the conflict.
  • Funding humanitarian aid in Ukraine BLUECHECK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    grantmaking
    Identifies, vets, and provides funding to frontline Ukrainian organizations delivering emergency services and humanitarian assistance, including support for displaced persons, medical care, and essential supplies. Directed over $4.2 million to 27 partner organizations since 2022, with $3 million allocated in 2023 alone.
  • Funding subsidized medication access in Ukraine BLUECHECK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    grantmaking
    Supports Liki24 in providing free or heavily subsidized medications to Ukrainians in need by financing access to technology and drug distribution services.
  • Operating direct humanitarian aid services in Ukraine BLUECHECK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    direct service
    Operates a nationwide peer-to-peer platform and 24 regional hubs across Ukraine to coordinate and deliver humanitarian aid, including food, shelter, medical supplies, and mental health services. Engages over 5,000 volunteers and has assisted over 500 refugee and internally displaced families.
  • Providing psychological support and trauma counseling BLUECHECK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
    direct service
    Delivers clinical and peer-based psychological support and trauma counseling to families of fallen Ukrainian military personnel, military families, volunteers, displaced children, and others affected by war.
  • Conducting research to inform philanthropic transformation THE RESOURCE FOUNDATION INC
    research
    Co-develops reports and publishes research, such as the McKinsey & Co collaboration and the “Five Agendas” report, to shape strategic transformations in philanthropy across Latin America and the Caribbean.
  • Delivering STEM training to students in Latin America and the Caribbean THE RESOURCE FOUNDATION INC
    direct service
    Provided STEM training to 25,000 students across Latin America and the Caribbean as part of its education-focused programming.
  • Funding programs for disadvantaged populations in Latin America and the Caribbean THE RESOURCE FOUNDATION INC
    grantmaking
    Engages in philanthropic giving to improve opportunities and living standards for disadvantaged populations across 29 countries in the Americas and the Caribbean, directing $10 million into programs over the past decade through a network of over 370 local nonprofit organizations.
  • Providing philanthropic advisory and administrative services THE RESOURCE FOUNDATION INC
    capacity building
    Provides tailored philanthropic giving and advisory services to corporations, individuals, and foundations, managing legal compliance and administrative processes to maximize the efficiency of charitable contributions.
  • Running an impact accelerator for digital innovation THE RESOURCE FOUNDATION INC
    capacity building
    Operates an impact accelerator program designed to catalyze digital innovation in Latin America, supporting scalable solutions to regional development challenges.
  • Supporting digital innovation in education through the EdTech Fund THE RESOURCE FOUNDATION INC
    grantmaking
    Funds and supports the use of technology in expanding learning opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean through the EdTech Fund, including support for underprivileged students’ access to educational technology, content, and quality educators.
  • Supporting freshwater conservation and community-based conservation entrepreneurship THE RESOURCE FOUNDATION INC
    direct service
    Implements direct initiatives in Patagonia to conserve freshwater ecosystems and supports entrepreneurship in Amazon communities to promote conservation through sustainable livelihoods.
  • Capacity building for partner foundations in Colombia FOUNDATION CARING FOR COLOMBIA LTD
    capacity building
    Provides guidance and resources to partner foundations to strengthen their ability to support initiatives in Colombia.
  • Channeling and monitoring donated funds in Colombia FOUNDATION CARING FOR COLOMBIA LTD
    direct service
    Channels donated funds to Colombia under traceability agreements to ensure accountability, monitors implementation of funded projects, and provides results reporting to donors.
  • Enabling online fundraising for partner organizations FOUNDATION CARING FOR COLOMBIA LTD
    direct service
    Enables partner organizations to run online fundraising campaigns using a custom digital donation button via GiveLively.
  • Funding nonprofit organizations in Colombia through cross-border donor connections FOUNDATION CARING FOR COLOMBIA LTD
    grantmaking
    Connects U.S. donors with high-impact nonprofit organizations in Colombia to support development projects in education, health, arts, and community development, facilitating cross-border giving and ensuring tax-deductible status for donors.
  • Processing tax-deductible donations for programs in Colombia FOUNDATION CARING FOR COLOMBIA LTD
    direct service
    Provides tax-deductible receipt processing for U.S. donors contributing to programs in Colombia, enabling compliant and transparent cross-border giving.