Vet Smarter.
Mitigate Risk.
Align Impact.
FOR GRANTMAKERS ENGAGED ACROSS BORDERS
Specialized in Supporting Cross-Border Grantmaking
Paragon Philanthropy equips grantmakers in the U.S., Canada, the UK, EU, Australia, and Switzerland with risk-smart tools to fund responsibly and confidently across borders. Our support spans private foundations, corporate donors, government-linked funders, and philanthropic nonprofits, including community foundations, DAF sponsors, universities, and international NGOs with regranting portfolios.
End-to-End Due Diligence for Global Funders
Paragon Philanthropy delivers the full spectrum of services required for confident, cross-border grantmaking—including grantee vetting, due diligence, risk assessment, tailored research, and mission alignment reviews. We support funders in navigating regulatory complexity, reputational risk, and operational uncertainty across diverse jurisdictions. Our tools and frameworks ensure that philanthropic capital flows to credible, compliant, and mission-aligned partners—wherever you fund.
What Sets Us Apart
Exclusive Focus on Philanthropy
As the leading boutique U.S. philanthropic services company dedicated to safe and transparent cross-border giving, we pair compliance rigor with cultural sensitivity to help funders protect their reputation, support mission-aligned organizations, and reduce exposure to sanctions, corruption, or reputational risk.
Specialized Risk Expertise
Our processes are informed by IRS, OFAC, FATF, and FCPA frameworks as well as global best practices from the OECD, EU, UK, Canada, Switzerland, and Australia. We provide compliance support and facilitation, not legal advice, helping funders meet obligations with confidence.
Regional & Cultural Expertise
Extensive experience in Latin America, Africa, Europe, and Asia, with multilingual capacity in Spanish, Portuguese, and French, combined with sensitivity to grantee cultures and contexts.
Proven Track Record
Completed thousands of cross-border due diligence reviews for major U.S. foundations and DAF sponsors, including nationally recognized institutions such as Fidelity Charitable, the Rockefeller Foundation, and the Bezos Earth Fund.
Boutique Service Advantage
As a boutique company, Paragon provides highly personalized service, direct access to senior experts, and agility to adapt quickly to client needs. We are known for rigorous diligence paired with speed and excellence, including EDs completed within two weeks of receiving a complete grantee package.
Global Reach
Serving clients across the U.S., Canada, UK, EU, Switzerland, and Australia, Paragon supports grantmakers in managing philanthropy across borders worldwide.
“Paragon surpasses other providers I’ve seen with their level of due diligence and delivers much more than basic vetting. I have recommended Paragon to other grantmakers for their extensive service offerings, exceptional customer service, reasonable fees and timeliness. Working with Paragon, our foundation benefits from time and cost savings along with peace of mind.”
Colin Richardson
Director of Grants Administration
The San Francisco Foundation
“We have been working with Paragon for a couple years now and couldn’t be more pleased with the relationship. Paragon relieves us of all the burdensome requirements associated with processing international grants. Because Paragon is so thorough, professional and responsive, I can count on the work being performed accurately and in a timely manner. They are also simply a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Paragon Philanthropy.”
Pegine E. Grayson
Senior Vice President/Philanthropic Services
Whittier Trust
Selected Clients
Greater Houston Community Foundation
The Rockefeller Foundation
Chicago Community Trust
Zoetis Foundation
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Marin Community Foundation
Douglas B. Marshall, Jr. Family Foundation
Rodan + Fields Prescription for Change Foundation
Whittier Trust
Communities Foundation of Texas