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Foundation News & Commentary
Nov/Dec 2005
Jane C. Nober
Military Aid Grantmakers can support military personnel. Here's how. mark for My Articles similar articles
Foundation News & Commentary
Nov/Dec 2005
Kelly Shipp Simone
Legal FAQs on Disaster Grantmaking Qualified disasters offer corporate grantmakers flexibility in response -- within legal parameters. Here are some. mark for My Articles similar articles
The Motley Fool
September 28, 2006
Dan Caplinger
How to Form a Non-Profit Organization Take care of the legal technicalities involved in setting up your own charity. mark for My Articles similar articles
Foundation News & Commentary
Jan/Feb 2006
Jane C. Nober
Discretionary Grants Foundations reviewing an existing or proposed discretionary grant program should keep some of these basic legal principles and operational guidelines in mind. mark for My Articles similar articles
Registered Rep.
April 29, 2013
Brill & Donovan
The Perils of Global Giving Global philanthropy is on the rise, but wealthy individuals and foundations need to avoid the legal pitfalls. mark for My Articles similar articles
Foundation News & Commentary
Mar/Apr 2005
Richard F. Larkin
Time for a Financial Checkup This checklist can help foundations spot problems with internal financial controls. mark for My Articles similar articles
Financial Advisor
February 2010
Eric L. Reiner
Shaking The Foundation Donor-advised funds report droves of conversions from private foundations. mark for My Articles similar articles
AFP eWire
November 19, 2007
IRS May Focus More on Inefficient, Ineffective Charities The IRS is considering looking more closely at the issue of how charities are using funds contributed by the public. mark for My Articles similar articles
AFP eWire
January 31, 2012
What to Do When Foundations Have Walled Themselves Off From Your Organization What can you do when you come face to face with a wall built by a foundation to keep organizations like yours out? mark for My Articles similar articles
AFP eWire
April 17, 2006
Value of Relationships Between State Regulators and Philanthropy State and charity regulators and philanthropy can work together to strengthen the philanthropic sector, argues a new report published by the Council on Foundations and the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers. mark for My Articles similar articles
AFP eWire
April 28, 2008
Keeping Up With Recent Tax Law Changes A recent article offers some helpful reminders for fundraisers and donors alike for navigating tax deductions for charitable gifts. mark for My Articles similar articles
On Wall Street
November 1, 2010
Baruch S. Littman
The Headache-Free Philanthropist For many, the prestige of establishing a private family foundation to dispense charitable gifts to their favorite causes is alluring. They think of it as a dream come true. But is it really? mark for My Articles similar articles
AFP eWire
June 12, 2012
Growth in U.S. Foundation Giving Fails to Keep Pace With Inflation Giving by U.S. foundations showed a modest increase in 2011, totaling an estimated $46.9 billion and up 2.2 percent from the year before. After accounting for inflation, however, contributions by U.S. foundations were down slightly from 2010. mark for My Articles similar articles
Financial Advisor
November 2011
Eric Rasmussen
One From The Heart As the economy sputters, charities try to keep their footing. Advisors who understand the world of philanthropy will find themselves better positioned with high-net-worth clientele. mark for My Articles similar articles
On Wall Street
April 1, 2012
Michelle Lodge
Five Questions With King McGlaughon King McGlaughon of Foundation Source, which provides back-room support for foundations, tells how a financial advisor's knowledge of philanthropy gives him or her an edge. mark for My Articles similar articles
Real Estate Portfolio
Jul/Aug 2001
Tony M. Edwards
2001 REIT Tax Regulatory Agenda Each of the four items NAREIT raised with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been included in the official "Business Plan" for 2001... mark for My Articles similar articles
Foundation News & Commentary
Jul/Aug 2004
Dorothy S. Ridings
Tough Tax Talking Congress should appropriate more money to the IRS because critical enforcement functions of the IRS aren't being performed against the relatively few who abused laws governing foundations and charitable giving programs, thus tainting the entire sector. mark for My Articles similar articles
On Wall Street
July 1, 2010
Martin Shenkman
Giving Even When It Hurts Tax laws are rapidly changing, the estate tax remains undecided and the economy is still a bit on the wild side. What issues and technique should advisors be considering with clients during these trying times? mark for My Articles similar articles
AFP eWire
February 26, 2007
IRS Seeking Comments on Donor-Advised Funds The recently enacted Pension Protection Act, which included the IRA rollover provision, mandated that the agency look at a number of issues related to donor-advised funds. mark for My Articles similar articles
Foundation News & Commentary
Mar/Apr 2005
Andras Kosaras
Self-Regulation An Overview of Principles and Standards Work at the Council on Foundations that provides the opportunity, leadership and tools needed by philanthropic organizations to expand, enhance and sustain their ability to advance the common good. mark for My Articles similar articles
AFP eWire
June 4, 2007
Finance Committee Calls for Updated, More Extensive Form 990 Sens. Max Baucus and Charles Grassley, the chair and ranking member of the Finance Committee respectively, have asked the U.S. Department of the Treasury to update the Form 990, the annual charity reporting form, and include more information about fundraising. mark for My Articles similar articles
Foundation News & Commentary
Jul/Aug 2004
Nober & Simone
Election Year Politics Grantmakers can legally participate in the political process by following guidelines established by the IRS. Here are some tips. mark for My Articles similar articles
AFP eWire
February 11, 2008
IRS Warns Charities of Email Scam The Internal Revenue Service is warning charities of a new scam involving an email directed towards charitable organizations that informs them they are eligible for a tax refund. mark for My Articles similar articles
The Motley Fool
February 17, 2006
Roy Lewis
Unforeseen Circumstances: Taxpayers' Friend? Here's how some IRS private letter rulings regarding the home sale tax deduction might help you exclude part of your home-sale gain. mark for My Articles similar articles
Foundation News & Commentary
Sep/Oct 2004
Andras Kosaras
Marion R. Fremont-Smith An interview with Harvard's senior research fellow at the Hauser Center for Nonprofit Organizations and author of Governing Nonprofit Organizations: Federal and State Law and Regulation, on her work as an attorney specializing in the representation of nonprofit organizations. mark for My Articles similar articles
Foundation News & Commentary
May/Jun 2006
Kosaras & Biemesderfer
Partners for Public Good Building relationships between state charity regulators and the charitable sector is important. Here's how it can be done. mark for My Articles similar articles
Registered Rep.
October 1, 2004
Leibell, Daniels & Prince
With Strings Attached Here are five alternatives for donors who wnat to retain some say-so over money donated, even after it has been donated. mark for My Articles similar articles
The Motley Fool
February 1, 2007
Dan Caplinger
IRS Attacks "Charitable" Cheats A few bad apples can spoil everyone's good tax benefits. That said, some taxpayers' tendency to squeeze every dime they can from available deductions is unfortunate. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
September 9, 2014
Nancy K. Herther
The Knight Foundation Welcomes Ideas to Strengthen Libraries' Roles in the Digital Age People from around the country can submit entries for the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation's latest Knight News Challenge: "How might we leverage libraries as a platform to build more knowledgeable communities?" mark for My Articles similar articles
AFP eWire
March 3, 2008
Alberta Enacts Tax Credit, Donation Grants Program As part of its Community Spirit Program, the government of Alberta has instituted two new initiatives designed to help increase charitable donations in the province. mark for My Articles similar articles
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Sep/Oct 2006
Sanders & Breed
Leveraging LIHTCs As the need for affordable housing increases across the country, more commercial real estate developers are partnering with nonprofit companies to leverage access to low-income housing tax credits as a source of project financing. mark for My Articles similar articles
Financial Planning
February 1, 2012
Deena Katz
Giving It Away Charitable tax planning for clients may peak in the later months of the year, but it is really a year-round activity, and the first quarter is not too soon to start thinking about it. mark for My Articles similar articles
Financial Advisor
October 2004
Michael E. Kitces
New IRS Guidance On Car Donations When IRS Publication 4303 is followed correctly, you (or the client you advise) can be confident in your tax deduction---and mistakes will virtually ensure that an IRS audit will be an even more unpleasant experience than it already is. mark for My Articles similar articles
AFP eWire
April 28, 2008
New Study Recommends Ways to Address Flaws in Grant Application and Reporting Nonprofit organizations and foundations alike are beginning to stagger under the weight of a grant application and reporting system that needs fixing. mark for My Articles similar articles
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Sep/Oct 2012
Duncan Patterson
Donations Demystified Certified Commercial Investment Members can play a role in the real estate gifting process. Charitable gifting through donations of real estate is one of the most underutilized methods of transferring assets in today's market. mark for My Articles similar articles
The Motley Fool
July 7, 2006
Dan Caplinger
Giving Until It Helps: Part 2 Using a charitable trust or foundation can make your gift work for charity -- and for you. mark for My Articles similar articles
AFP eWire
August 16, 2004
IRS to Investigate Charity Salaries, Benefits The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced a new project to crack down on excessive compensation and benefits in the charitable sector. mark for My Articles similar articles
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jan/Feb 2011
Chase V. Magnuson
A Guide to Giving How can Certified Commercial Investment Members assist the charitable community? mark for My Articles similar articles
HBS Working Knowledge
August 16, 2004
Manda Salls
Achieving Balance in Nonprofit Governance Nonprofits are facing increasingly complex regulatory and boardroom challenges, says Harvard University's Marion R. Fremont-Smith. Can organizations respond while maintaining their missions? mark for My Articles similar articles
AFP eWire
April 20, 2010
2009 Saw Record Decline in Foundation Giving The recent economic crisis caused the more than 75,000 grantmaking foundations in the United States to cut their 2009 giving by an estimated 8.4 percent -- by far the largest decline ever tracked by the Foundation Center. mark for My Articles similar articles
The Motley Fool
January 4, 2007
Dan Caplinger
Community Foundations and Philanthropy Learn how local groups can enhance your giving experience. mark for My Articles similar articles
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Mar/Apr 2013
Mary Stark Hood
Real Estate Gifting Realized: Bargain Sales Commercial real estate professionals and their clients should consider all options when discussing the charitable donation of real property. Real Estate Gifting Realized, a program launched by the CCIM Foundation, facilitates the donation of real estate to charitable organizations. mark for My Articles similar articles
Foundation News & Commentary
Nov/Dec 2005
Simone & Venkat
Planning for Consistency Corporate grantmakers can achieve stability through creating endowments, quasi-endowments and reserves. Here's how. mark for My Articles similar articles
AFP eWire
June 19, 2006
Michigan Bill Would Require Foundations to Give Locally Recently introduced legislation in Michigan would require foundations incorporated in the state to give half of their annual grants to Michigan charities unless broader national or international activity is explicitly permitted by the organization's articles of incorporation. mark for My Articles similar articles
The Motley Fool
January 21, 2005
Roy Lewis
Keep an Eye on Your Taxes Here are a few short items of general interest to many taxpayers. mark for My Articles similar articles
AFP eWire
November 21, 2005
U.S. Senate Passes Tax Reconciliation Bill Containing Giving Incentives and New Taxes on Certain Contributions In general, the Senate bill appears to be a mixed bag for the sector, containing a number of provisions that appear likely to boost charitable giving. mark for My Articles similar articles
AFP eWire
September 6, 2005
Charity Reform: Overview of Finance Committee Accountability Proposals This month, the committee is expected to finally introduce legislation that will cover a number of areas related to charity accountability and operations. mark for My Articles similar articles
AFP eWire
April 25, 2005
House Ways and Means Committee Holds Hearing on the Tax-Exempt Sector The hearing examined the legal history of the tax-exempt sector, its size, scope and impact on the economy, the need for congressional oversight, IRS oversight of the sector and what the IRS is doing to improve compliance with the law. mark for My Articles similar articles
Financial Planning
March 1, 2006
Ed Slott
Sticker Shock Now that the IRS is charging more for private letter rulings, advisers need to be more careful when advising clients on IRA distributions. mark for My Articles similar articles
AFP eWire
October 8, 2007
"Orphan" Trusts Controlled by Large Banks, Law Firms Offer Less Charitable trusts that are created by families and then controlled by banks and law firms after family members pass away often grant fewer funds, while the fees to manage those trusts actually increase, according to a recent article in The New York Times. mark for My Articles similar articles