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Scholarships & Grants to Individuals

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Making grants to individuals is a time-honored tradition for many foundations. Organizations that operate grants to individuals programs often find that these activities require in-depth legal knowledge. From information about granting scholarships for study to economic hardship awards, the…

FAQ: Scholarships

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Frequently asked questions about establishing and administering scholarships.

Scholarship Funds and PPA Compliance

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Information on bringing scholarship funds into compliance under the PPA.

Publications - Center for Community Foundations

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Access Council publications for community foundations available in our store covering topics from storytelling, global grantmaking, foundation law, and everything in between.

Legal Matters for Community Foundations Workshop - October 2020

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You should have received an email from Zoom with your unique information to join the virtual workshop. If you did not receive the email, contact daniela.rodriguez@cof.org. WORKSHOP HOURS Wednesday, October 28: 1:00-4:00 p.m. ET Thursday, October 29: 1:00-4:00 p.m. ET Optional Session…

Community Foundation Scholarship Programs: From A to Z

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  In this month’s “Lunch with Legal Counsel” webinar, Ben McDearmon, Law Clerk and Legal Administrator with the Council, continues our March scholarship series after our discussion earlier in the month on Post-Graduation Scholarships. Ben guides attendees on an exploration of topics around…

Legal Considerations for Corporate Foundations

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A Chapter in Mastering Foundation Law: The Council on Foundations Compendium of Legal Resources Many businesses set up related charitable organizations for the purpose of engaging in philanthropic endeavors supported by the company. Because the funding for these charitable organizations is…

Community Philanthropy Update - May/June 2023

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Community Philanthropy Update - May/June 2023 96 Happy graduation season! How are your scholarship programs going? We have our eyes on some potential…

Anne Kubisch

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Anne Kubisch has worked in philanthropy for over 40 years, most recently as President and CEO of The Ford Family Foundation, where she stepped down in September 2023 after ten years of service. Anne helped establish the foundation as a nationally recognized advocate for rural communities that…

Marlene Spalten

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Marlene Spalten is a foundation executive leading one of the largest community foundations in Florida since 2012. She is experienced in creative and collaborative philanthropic services, grantmaking, and community leadership. During her tenure at the Community Foundation Tampa Bay, the annual…

Establishing a Scholarship Fund for Corporate Employees

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Question: Our corporate foundation is planning to establish a scholarship fund for our employees' children. What do we need to keep in mind and what steps do we need to follow to ensure we are complying with the legal requirements? Response: The granting of scholarships, fellowships, and…

Legal Matters for Corporate Foundations and Giving Programs - Virtual - April 2023

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Led by the Council on Foundations Legal team, this workshop is flexibly organized to ensure that your broad legal questions for administering funds, grants, and corporate foundation activities are addressed. The legal team will provide technical and practical understanding of complex rules and…

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