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About the Council

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The Council on Foundations is a nonprofit membership association that serves as a guide for philanthropies as they advance the greater good. Building on our 75-year history, the Council supports over 1,000 member organizations in the United States and around the world to build trust in philanthropy…

Resources

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This section features all legal, best practices, sample documents, and resources we believe can help grantmakers and foundations. Some of these items are only available to members.

Community Foundation Locator

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Find community foundations in your area.

Donor Guidance for Non-Cash Charitable Contributions

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Contributions of clothing and household items Section 1216 of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA) imposes requirements for contributions of clothing and household items to charity. The provision is effective for contributions made after the date of enactment (August 17, 2006). In general…

Gifts of Cryptocurrency and Charitable Acknowledgments: IRS FAQs Provide Guidance

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The IRS published 45 FAQs related to virtual currency (Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency), and foundations should note two of these questions address charitable acknowledgment of such gifts as well as IRS reporting requirements.  Briefly, a contemporaneous written acknowledgment is required…