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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…

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Sample Agency Endowment Agreement

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Editable agency endowment agreement for community foundations in corporate form. 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…

Sample Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation

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These sample bylaws and articles of incorporation are not a model to copy; rather, they are provided purely to illustrate what such a document might look like. Each state will have its own form or particular requirements to follow, which may differ from state to state.  For other examples and…

Sample Gift Acknowledgement

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This document is an editable gift acknowledgement letter.  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…

Sample Donor-Initiated Fundraising Policy

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This document is a sample donor-initiated fundraising policy for use around community foundation fundraising events like auctions, golf tournaments, raffles, etc. This sample document is being provided for informational purposes and is not to be shared without the permission of the Council on…

Sample Affiliate Fund Agreement

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Editable sample affiliate fund agreement to establish a permanently endowed charitable fund.  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…

Sample Scholarship Award Letter

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Editable scholarship award letter to be sent to selected grantees. 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…

Problems With Funds for Pre-Selected Individuals

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In the community foundation world, donors often seek to create funds for the benefit of a designated individual or small group of people: for example, an individual with enormous medical bills, a family blessed with quintuplets, or a family that has lost its primary wage earner. Although…

Substantiation for Employee Contributions

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Question: If our corporate foundation accepts contributions from employees, should we provide the contributors with receipts? Answer: Yes, you should try to acknowledge all contributions and, if the contribution is $250 or more, you must provide a receipt. Corporate foundations organized as…

Sharing Board Members With Grantees

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Many foundation board members wear more than one philanthropic hat. In addition to serving on the board of a grantmaker, they may also serve on the boards of grantseeking charities—or even on their staffs. Several issues may arise when board members find themselves on both sides of a grant…

How Can We Make Money Available to Individuals in Need During the Coronavirus Pandemic?

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Many private and corporate foundations and giving programs are grappling with how to quickly respond to those most in need in their community. This often means funding in new and different ways, including possibly making grants to individuals. Many corporate grantmakers are looking for ways to set…

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