Five Reasons Corporate Philanthropy Remains a Mystery

Five Reasons Corporate Philanthropy Remains a Mystery

Corporations tend to do a lot of talking about their giving. But when it comes time to drill into the specifics, up-to-date information and real transparency are often nowhere to be found.

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What Exactly Is a Philanthropic LLC? Here Are Five Types, Ranked By Transparency

What Exactly Is a Philanthropic LLC? Here Are Five Types, Ranked By Transparency

The “philanthropic LLC” — not a legal category, by the way — has swiftly gained popularity among billionaire donors who want to keep their options open. Levels of transparency vary widely. Here’s a rundown.

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Funder Spotlight: How the Hemera Foundation Promotes Buddhist Practice and Supports Children

Funder Spotlight: How the Hemera Foundation Promotes Buddhist Practice and Supports Children

Operating as an LLC, the Boulder-based Hemera Foundation is inspired by Buddhist teachings and traditions. Here’s a closer look at its grantmaking and its plans to spend down a $32.9 million endowment by 2032.

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Four Things We Actually Like About DAFs

Four Things We Actually Like About DAFs

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.

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For-Profit Philanthropy Is Eroding the Legal Foundations of Charitable Giving

For-Profit Philanthropy Is Eroding the Legal Foundations of Charitable Giving

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.

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In Defense of the Foundation

In Defense of the Foundation

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.

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IP Explainer: What is an LLC?

IP Explainer: What is an LLC?

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.

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