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The Nonprofit FAQ
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How can we better evaluate the impact our foundation is having?
Bridgespan.org offers an essay which explores the difficult question of “What difference are we making?” In particular, it addresses how a foundation can better evaluate the difference it's making in the world, when its grantee portfolio is diverse—and it's the grantees who actually deliver?
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How can we set more realistic expectations with our funders?
An FAQ item from Bridgespan.org entitled "Nonprofit Overhead Costs," outlines how to set more realistic expectations with . funders
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How to start a foundation
Starting a foundation is pretty much like starting any sort of nonprofit. The details are probably even more important.
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Can I set up a corporate foundation for my company?
There are lots of things to worry about.
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Creating A Community Foundation
Advice and observations on starting a foundation to work in a specific community.
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Do Foundations Ever Go Out of Existence?
Some are set up that way by the founders. The Markey Foundation produced a handbook on the process of dissolution - From Foundation News and Commentary.
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How can we decide which foundations to send proposals to?
Those which have natural ties to your organization or your program. Geographic proximity. Matching mission or goals.
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Is there information about foundations on the Web?
More and more foundations are making information about their activities, including grants, available online.
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What characterizes a good proposal?
A close connection with the purposes of the funding is critical. Other factors matter too.
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What's a 'supporting organization'?
A special kind of tax-exempt organization, dedicated to supporting one other 501(c)(3) -- or a short list of such groups.
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What if we lose our determination letter from the IRS?
There is a simple procedure for getting a replacement. (These letters are sometimes also called 'recognition' letters.)
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Can an organization that helps people with a specific disease qualify as a public charity?
The answer is, 'it depends'. Gifts earmarked for specific individuals can't be tax-deductible.
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Stereotypes of Philanthropy in Popular (?) Culture
Suggestions of books, etc., that portray nonprofit work for better or worse.
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Setting Up a Fund to Help People Meet the Costs of Fighting a Disease
Gifts to individuals generate no tax deduction. There are other complications. Working with a community foundation can help.
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Ethical guidelines for grantmakers, and grant seekers
References to several books that explore the ethical side of grants.
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