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Investing in College Success

https://cof.org/blogs/re-philanthropy/2014-05-01/investing-college-success
Smart investors believe in California. They flock to it for the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship that has made it the world’s 8th largest economy. Now, with Los Angeles County facing a major college graduation crisis, these same smart investors are backing the educational future of…

Resources by Topic

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This section features all legal, best practices, sample documents, and external resources we believe can help grantmakers and foundations on a variety of topics. Some of these items are only available to Council members. As a benefit of membership, the Council on Foundations attorneys and legal…

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…

FAQ: Scholarships

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What are the advantages, disadvantages, and likely costs of scholarship programs? What do the private foundation rules require, and how should community foundations apply the rules? What rules or procedures govern community foundation scholarship programs? Does a community foundation need…

Washington Snapshot - March 6, 2015

https://cof.org/blogs/washington-snapshot/2015-03-06/washington-snapshot-march-6-2015
Philanthropy Week in Washington is 2 Weeks Away! Empowering Communities. Together. Mark your calendars: the second annual Philanthropy Week in Washington kicks off on Monday, March 16th! As our readers know, Philanthropy Week in Washington is a week-long series of events and activities…

Submitted Testimony on “Examining Charitable Giving and Trends in the Nonprofit Sector”

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Thank you for the opportunity to provide written testimony for the record on the subject of “Examining Charitable Giving and Trends in the Nonprofit Sector.” We commend the committee for holding this hearing during a pivotal moment for nonprofits and their philanthropic partners. The Council on…

Analyzing Complex Nonprofit Laws for Members Since 1957

https://cof.org/blogs/re-philanthropy/2013-11-26/analyzing-complex-nonprofit-laws-members-1957
Gifts to community foundations have long been used as planning tools by individuals with philanthropic goals. Apart from qualifying for the maximum income tax deduction and the estate tax deduction, the community foundation is a vehicle that provides donors a variety of opportunities for fulfilling…

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