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Generally, there is no legal restriction against making grants to churches, synagogues, mosques or other religious institutions. But there are some things foundations interested in such grantmaking should know.
For years, private foundations and public charities have recognized religious…
Jennifer Chavez Rubio is Corporate Community Relations Director at Lockheed Martin where she directs social impact programs and initiatives for 105,000 employees globally. Previously, she was Senior Director of Global Engagement at Medtronic. Before returning to corporate philanthropy, Jennifer…
Peter is the former Associate Director of Government Relations at the Council on Foundations.
Question: May a private corporate foundation or corporate giving program make a grant to a newly-established charity that has not yet received its IRS tax exemption letter?
Answer: Yes, but when making a grant to a charity whose application for exempt status is pending before the IRS, a private…
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Tonya Allen
President & CEO
The Skillman Foundation
Kathleen McLaughlin
President
Walmart Foundation
Kathlyn Mead
President & CEO
The San Diego Foundation
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Edmund Cain
Vice President, Grant…
With a little caution, community foundations can support the charitable activities of non-charities.
A chamber of commerce requests a grant to start a computer-training program.
A gardening club asks for money to cover a local beautification project.
A cemetery association seeks support…
In early December 2016, the Chinese government released the official and final version of their new Guidelines on Organizational Registration and Temporary Activities Reporting. These guidelines provide needed information for compliance with the 2016 Law of the People’s Republic of China on…
Can we back out of a multiyear commitment we made in a prior year because our foundation’s assets have declined?
The answer in many cases is “no.” That is, unless your grantee is willing to release your foundation from its obligation.
Generally, an unconditional, multiyear grant is considered…
Happy holidays! May this month be filled with year-end giving and exciting developments to propel you into 2017! As always, the Council is here for you, and I’m writing to share a few resources for you to consider as the year comes to an end.
First, the most recent developments in the…