The report provides lessons for philanthropy for addressing the fundamental conditions that lead to racially disparate outcomes.  Some of the lessons for philanthropy offer roles for both national and local foundations:
1. Make a commitment for the long haul
2. Educate board and staff
3. Encourage multiple funding streams for projects
4. Use personal connections
5. Be willing to take some heat
6. Document best demonstrated practices
7. Share what has been learned
8. Bring the leaders together
9. Build and sustain the infrastructure of technical support, research and peer learning that supports the community-level work