Making your form 990-PF public and available
Rules governing the requirements of a private foundation to make it’s form 990-PF available to the public. Read More
Model for foundations with many eligible trustee candidates
October 30, 2002 | Elaine Perachio
The Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund focuses its grant-making efforts on the greater Galveston, Texas, area. Board and family members reside in locations throughout the country. The Fund has developed an effective model for involving current and future generations of family members in the work of the foundation. Read More
Foundation investing: Roadblocks and bumps in the road
October 29, 2002 | Jason Born
Family foundation boards may experience challenging situations while overseeing the investments of the foundation. This sidebar describes several of these circumstances, including family members as paid investment managers; over-management of the endowment; time lags between meetings; and disparity of interests and abilities among family members. Read More
Example of a family foundation spending policy
October 28, 2002 | National Center for Family Philanthropy
Sample policy describing the goals of one foundation’s annual spending policy, and the methods it will use to achieve those goals. Read More
Statement of Board Culture (Surdna Foundation)
October 28, 2002 | Surdna Foundation
This statement from the Surdna Foundation describes the Board’s goals for the culture of its staff and board interactions. Read More
Seven guidelines for handling conflicts constructively
October 27, 2002 | Deborah Brody Hamilton
This series of suggestions provides guidance around how to identify and manage conflicts in a constructive manner. Suggestions include: ask yourself what it is that you don’t yet know; separate the problem from the person; and develop your ability to look at the conflict from the outside Read More
Conflict of interest policy (Self Foundation)
October 27, 2002 | Self Family Foundation
The South Carolina-based Self Foundation’s policy on dealing with potential conflicts of interest between board members and grantees. The Foundation encourages board members to play an active role in the community by serving as board members or other-wise being involved with a wide spectrum of nonprofit organizations. Read More
Ambassador James A. Joseph: Building a Foundation for Faith and Family Philanthropy
October 24, 2002 | Ambassador James A. Joseph
A family’s journey toward faith-directed philanthropy can begin with a single step — a look at the family’s own values, motives, and traditions. The family might first look into the mirror of history and tradition, says James A. Joseph in this introductory essay, “Building a Foundation for Faith and Family Philanthropy.” Read More
Families of Faith Support Healthcare for the Working Poor in Memphis
October 24, 2002 | Bob Abernethy, Claude O. Norcott
It could be any city in America, but it’s Memphis, not long ago rated the poorest major city in the nation. A nonprofit organization, the Church Health Center, stands as an example of the kind of work that faith-based and faith-supported organizations can do. Read More
Curtis Meadows: How Does Faith Shape and Enhance Family Philanthropy
October 24, 2002 | Curtis W. Meadows Jr.
Why does someone give to others? When the motive for giving is based largely or entirely on the donor's faith, the result can be an engagement of purpose, process, emotion, and spirit in a powerfully meaningful endeavor. Read More
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