"I have a private non-operating foundation. What do I do now?" In this edition of Gift Planner's Digest, The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta's own Bryan Clontz uses numerous case studies to illustrate ten ways in which community foundations and other like organizations can assist private non- operating foundations in overcoming many of the limitations and challenges they face.  MORE »

This may seem like an all-encompassing title, but according to Los Angeles attorney Jeffrey Davine, his firm received so many inquiries from clients and their advisors regarding type 3 supporting organizations, they decided to draft an explanation for advisors and laypersons alike (in 2,618 words or less)!  MORE »

Thinking about a private foundation? Maybe you should consider an alternative. In this edition of Gift Planner's Digest, Los Angeles attorneys David Wheeler Newman and Jose Silva examine the roles that public charities, common funds, and supporting organizations can play accomplishing donors' philanthropic goals.  MORE »

Individuals with significant wealth frequently create family foundations to help organize their philanthropy. Historically, private nonoperating foundations have been the vehicle of choice in filling this role. In this week's edition of Gift Planner's Digest, Helen Monroe and Craig Wruck explore how donor advised funds and supporting organizations are being employed to help donors accomplish their charitable objectives.  MORE »

In this edition of Gift Planner's Digest, New York attorney Patrick Martin discusses the technical requirements, operation, and uses of supporting organizations as described under Section 509(a)(3).  MORE »

The Planned Giving Design Center editors take issue with an article that appeared in the May 28, 1998 edition of the Wall Street Journal -- "How to Succeed in Philanthropy without Really Giving Anything."  MORE »