In the view of some who follow the philanthropy business, financial advisors could have one of two reactions to the announcement by Warren Buffett and Bill Gates that they have rounded up 40 billionaires who have agreed to give away most of their...
Despite the economic recession, private foundations (PFs) led by individual donors and by families continue to form, grow and increase their grant making in one way or another. Indeed, a recent analysis of the giving patterns of 700 Foundation...
New report stresses that those donors, private foundations and community foundations engaging in philanthropy must “act bigger” and “adapt better” in the future
Americans will be feeling more generous this year, according to a projection from the Center on Wealth and Philanthropy at Boston College. After falling off in 2009, charitable giving by individuals in the United States is expected to increase...
Choosing among various charitable-giving options can be a challenging proposition for your clients. The most common options are creating a private foundation (PF), contributing to a donor-advised fund (DAF) or making an outright donation. If your...
Foundations hold a commanding share of donated wealth in America, but a less well-known vehicle for funding charitable causes is growing rapidly in popularity: donor advised funds.