February 02, 2023 Four Things We Actually Like About DAFs February 02, 2023/ Philip Rojc Donor-advised funds are the target of a lot of criticism, including in the pages of Inside Philanthropy — and for good reason. But setting aside their worst flaws, we have to admit that DAFs have a lot to offer. Read More
January 24, 2023 For-Profit Philanthropy Is Eroding the Legal Foundations of Charitable Giving January 24, 2023/ Dana Brakman Reiser and Steven A. Dean, Guest Contributors Alternative vehicles like LLCs and DAFs are reducing donors’ reliance on the traditional foundation. Authors of a new book on the topic outline how this undermines the legal basis of philanthropy — and what we can do about it.Read More
January 19, 2023 In Defense of the Foundation January 19, 2023/ Philip Rojc The incorporated and staffed foundation, often operating in perpetuity, has been outpaced in recent years by alternative vehicles for giving. While they can be a bit stodgy, foundations still play a critical role in civil society. Read More
January 03, 2023 IP Explainer: What is an LLC? January 03, 2023/ IP Staff Philanthropy is difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve produced a series of explainers to demystify the basics. Today, we look at how the LLC lets donors move charitable, political and for-profit funding through a single entity.Read More