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When does 5% not equal 5%?

When does 5% not equal 5%? A simple guide for the perplexed on private foundation payout BY DAN…


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The Foundation Center's/Candid's Transparency Initiative Closes Down: What Can We Learn?

Two years ago, Candid (formerly the Foundation Center and GuideStar) closed down its ten-year…


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Prequel: The “Charitable work” of Elon Musk

Alan Cantor is a quintessential muckraker -- a species we need more of. Here he brings a deeply…


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DAFs and Philanthropy in the News

Telling tidbits from recent news. If you see something, send something! This month's stories: JUMP…


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Dear Philanthropy Project: (What we’ve been hearing)

"This is tremendous!" "Congrats on your important work. LMK how I can be helpful" "An impressive…


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The Unbearable Lightness of Donor-Advised Funds

BY JAN MASAOKA Why are nonprofit folks so emotional and angry about not being able to make their…


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Welcome to the Philanthropy Project

Welcome to the Philanthropy Project So, what is this all about?


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