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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 & 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…

One, Big, Beautiful Bill: Impact on Philanthropy

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Last updated: June 25, 2026.H.R.1 is now federal law; here's the final bill text. In May 2026, the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) released their Bluebook on H.R.1, which provides a detailed summary of the tax provisions passed in the bill. Upon review of the Bluebook, JCT provided greater…

Becki DeLauter

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Becki is part of the Philanthropic Services team, working with donors to help them fulfill their charitable goals and dreams. She has been a part of the Community Foundation staff since 2011, and has worked closely with grants and scholarship administration, donors, and students.

Ralph Serpe

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Ralph Serpe is the President & CEO of the Adams County Community Foundation, where he and his staff and board are laser focused on building a permanent unrestricted charitable endowment for Adams County.  Previously, Ralph led the development efforts at community foundations in…

2026 Bridging Differences Leadership Cohort

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The Bridging Differences Leadership Cohort is a facilitated virtual learning experience meeting monthly from April 2026 through November 2026, hosted by the Council on Foundations in partnership with the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley (GGSC). Cohort members expressed their interest in…

Building Together 2024 - Bridge Builder Scholarship

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Bridge Builder Scholarship Building Together: Leading Collaboratively Across Differences is a sector-wide event for leaders in philanthropy, at all levels, who want to build the strategies and skills necessary to support their own institutions and their grantee partners to build a future where…

Legislation We Are Monitoring

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The Council continues to monitor legislation and legislative activity relevant to the broad philanthropic sector. Unless otherwise noted, the Council does not have a position on these bills. This page will be updated regularly as information is available.To stay up to date on the latest information…

Louise-Annette Burgess

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Louise-Annette Burgess brings over two decades of leadership, creativity, and community engagement to every role she undertakes. As Scholarship Coordinator at the Benton Community Foundation, she supports educational advancement by managing scholarship programs with precision and care. Her diverse…

Advocacy and Public Policy Priorities for Community Foundations - Center for Community Foundations

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The Council supports policies that allow philanthropy to grow, thrive, and advance the greater good. We play an active role in shaping a policy environment that enables you to do your work most effectively, and we engage with lawmakers and partners to stay connected with emerging issues that…

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