What is the most compelling argument for continuing your family foundation, or donor-advised fund, in perpetuity? What is the most compelling argument for raising annual payouts and setting a closing date? Whether to operate indefinitely or limit the lifespan of a foundation is among the most fundamental questions that foundations can ask—and a conversation every family or board should have. This NCFP Content Collection is aimed at new donors considering what strategic lifespan will best work for their foundation, as well as existing foundations that have already set a closing date, or any family or board contemplating the question. Know of other good resources to include here? Please suggest a resource.
For additional perspectives and case studies on this topic from the S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation, see the content collection, Ending Well: Exits and Spend Downs.
Voices from the Field
Can Structure Set You Free?
Article
Considering the Question of Perpetuity
Alternatives to Perpetuity: a Conversation Every Foundation Should Have
Passages Issue Briefs
NCFP Webinars and Teleconferences
Giving While Living
Webinar
Perpetuity is a Long Time
WebinarFoundation Case Studies
The Irwin Sweeney Miller Foundation: a Study in Spend Down
Passages Issue Briefs
Research and Trends
