Frequently Asked Questions

These FAQs can help you connect the dots and gain a basic understanding of key issues for private foundations and public charities.

Foundation Basics

Learn fundamental tax-exempt organization concepts with emphasis on understanding private foundations and public charities.

FAQ: Foundation Basics

Starting a Foundation

Thinking about starting a foundation? Our frequently asked questions can get you started.

FAQ: Starting a Foundation

Matching Gifts

Read guidelines for starting and operating a successful matching gift program.

FAQ: Matching Gifts

Scholarships

Get answers to commonly asked legal questions about scholarship programs.

FAQ: Scholarships

Agency Endowment Funds

Are you a community foundation thinking about or already administering agency endowment funds? Get answers here.

FAQ: Agency Endowment Funds