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Foundation News & Commentary Nov/Dec 2005 Jane C. Nober |
Military Aid Grantmakers can support military personnel. Here's how.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
Financial Advisor February 2010 Eric L. Reiner |
Shaking The Foundation Donor-advised funds report droves of conversions from private foundations.  |
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.  |
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?  |
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.  |
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.  |
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?  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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...  |
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.  |
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?  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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?"  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jan/Feb 2011 Chase V. Magnuson |
A Guide to Giving How can Certified Commercial Investment Members assist the charitable community?  |
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?  |
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.  |
The Motley Fool January 4, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Community Foundations and Philanthropy Learn how local groups can enhance your giving experience.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |