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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.

When to Say “No” to Fulfilling Personal Charitable Pledges

https://cof.org/content/when-say-no-fulfilling-personal-charitable-pledges
Your giving program looks like a convenient vehicle for fulfilling personal charitable pledges. Here’s what you need to know about when to say “no.” The board of the ABC Family Foundation is considering a number of suggested grants, including a contribution to the local symphony’s capital…

Sample Donor-Advised Fund Agreement

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Editable agreement for donor-advised funds. This sample document is being provided for informational purposes and is not to be shared without the permission of the Council on Foundations.  Use of the sample document does not create an attorney-client relationship, and the information…

Sample Donor-Advised Fund Policies

https://cof.org/content/sample-donor-advised-fund-policies
Editable donor-advised fund policies including grant restrictions, grant recommendations, fund advisors, and more.  This sample document is being provided for informational purposes and is not to be shared without the permission of the Council on Foundations. Use of the sample document does…

A Compliance Checklist for Private Foundations

https://cof.org/content/compliance-checklist-private-foundations
The persistent scrutiny of nonprofit governance has prompted leaders at many types of organizations to take steps to assure that their own houses are in good legal and financial order. This checklist is a good place for you as a private foundation to start.