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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.

Scholarships Exchange: Peer Event

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During a moment in which many in the field have questions concerning the operation of their scholarship programs, this new virtual peer-led space for you to explore the unique challenges of scholarship work, how others are navigating the current environment while ensuring that they continue to meet…

Role-Focused Peer Communities

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These communities focus on discussion topics that are role-specific. Council members can join any of the following from the "Communities" Tab after login. If you have any questions, please email us at engagement@cof.org.

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Mastering Foundation Law: The Council on Foundations Compendium of Legal Resources

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The Council on Foundations's Compendium of Legal Resources (“Compendium”) is a comprehensive guide to foundation law for the non-lawyer. It is easy to use, self-directed, and regularly updated.The Council developed the Compendium as a direct response to requests from our members to publish new…

Proposed Rule: Taxes on Taxable Distributions from Donor-Advised Funds under Section 4966

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OverviewOn November 14, 2023, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released proposed regulations that would clarify how the Treasury and the IRS interpret rules governing donor-advised funds (DAFs) under Section 4966. Specifically, the proposed rule…

Career Pathways 2025-26 Application Office Hours - January

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Join us for the 2025-26 Career Pathways Program Information Session to learn more about applying to and participating in this program During this session expect to discuss: 2025-26 program schedule Curriculum Application Process Waldman Scholarship Program benefits, outcomes, and…

Career Pathways 2025-26 Application Office Hours - February

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Join us for the 2025-26 Career Pathways Program Information Session to learn more about applying to and participating in this program During this session expect to discuss: 2025-26 program schedule Curriculum Application Process Waldman Scholarship Program benefits, outcomes, and…

Career Pathways 2026-27 Application Office Hours

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Join us for a conversation to learn more about applying to and participating in the 2026-27 Career Pathways Program.  During this session we will answer questions regarding: 2026-27 program schedule Curriculum Application Process Waldman Scholarship Program benefits,…

Career Pathways 2026-27 Information Session Office Hours

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Join us for a conversation to learn more about applying to and participating in the 2026-27 Career Pathways Program.  During this session we will answer questions regarding: 2026-27 program schedule Curriculum Application Process Waldman Scholarship Program benefits,…

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