The Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) is an independent, tax-exempt, nonprofit organization that provides training, technical assistance and financial support to communities, nonprofits/nongovernmental organizations, businesses and governments. Founded in 1991 by Madeleine Kunin, ISC has managed 68 projects in 18 countries, including the United States, and is funded by private foundations, corporations, individuals and government agencies. Approximately 86% of ISC's $11 million budget in FY 07 supported programming.