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Creating a private family foundation offers affluent families a structured way to direct their philanthropic efforts and establish a lasting legacy that aligns with their values. However, this ...

Have you ever wondered how the elite continue to reduce taxes, support their favorite causes and keep their wealth intact? It may seem like they're using a secret playbook. But it's all about using ...

When philanthropic individuals and families think about their larger giving strategy, they tend to first focus on the “who” and the “how much.” Everyone has different priorities and motivations around ...

Federal tax law prohibits nonprofit organizations from providing private inurement and unwarranted private benefit. Failure to comply with these basic rules jeopardizes an organization’s tax-exempt ...

Both have 501(c)(3) status, but they operate differently Reviewed by Lea D. Uradu Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allows for the creation of tax-exempt charitable ...

It’s the latest sign of the OCIO industry’s expansion: More private and community foundations are hiring an outsourced investment office, according to a recent annual report on those institutions by ...