1. Administrative Expenses As an initial matter, all administrative expenses must be “reasonable and necessary” to count toward the distribution requirement. “Reasonable and necessary” expenses are those that are directly attributable to running your foundation’s charitable programs, such as reasonable personnel and overhead costs, fundraising expenses, travel for site visits, and accounting and tax services.... Read More
Yes! Partner with Exponent Philanthropy to gain insights into how your grantees and applicants perceive your relationship and grant process through our Grantee and Applicant Perception Survey (GAPS). This tailored, confidential online survey empowers foundation boards and staff to identify strengths and areas for improvement, fostering constructive dialogue and enabling coordinated action plans. Learn More... Read More
Yes. In the 2024 Foundation Operations and Management Report, nearly three-quarters (73%) of participating foundations had paid staff. The average number of paid staff was 3, whereas the median was 2. The average number of paid staff has not significantly differed over time. Moreover, foundations with assets of $200 million or more had a larger... Read More
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According to nonprofit corporation law, a foundation director or trustee must meet certain standards of conduct and attend to his or her responsibilities to the organization—otherwise referred to as the duty of care, duty of loyalty, and duty of obedience. Many organizations circulate an explicit code of duties and responsibilities. On taking office, trustees review... Read More