How can U.S. foundations make a tax-advantaged gift to a foreign NGO that is not designated as exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code? And, how can donors be assured that their donation is used appropriately? The IRS provides U.S. grantmakers with...
When disasters strike, generous people around the world rush to open their wallets to give to those in need. And when those disasters happen in the United States, US donors have quick and easy tools to deploy funding and support relief efforts. But when disasters...
Economic turmoil, long-lasting conflicts, the climate crisis, and shockwaves from the Covid-19 pandemic have sparked humanitarian crises that disproportionately affect the world’s most vulnerable populations. Too often, international systems treat crises as though...
This case study was originally published in October 2022 on cafonline.org. Project summary A client approached us for help to verify a project with long-term impact that he could support through his CAF Charitable Trust. Now, fifty women in rural Burkina Faso are...
U.S. donors are looking north In recent years, there has been an exponential increase in the grants that CAF America has disbursed to organizations located within Canada. In this report, we have showcased the most compelling trends which exemplify the interest,...
Guatemala is the most populous country in Central America. More than half of all Guatemalans live in poverty. A similar percentage of the country’s residents are under age 19. In such an environment, young women are disproportionately vulnerable, especially if they...
CAF America is committed to providing nonprofits and donors with the network and infrastructure to respond to the immediate and long-term needs of communities facing crisis. To better meet that need, we have developed the Global Relief Navigator. We recognize that the...
At a Glance An artist renowned for creating intricate prints wished to leave a legacy that would encourage other artists to continue an art form that dates back centuries. Recognizing the complexities of international grantmaking and legacy giving, the family’s...
Observed by Muslims worldwide, the holy month of Ramadan is the most sacred time of year in the Islamic faith. Nearly 2 billion Muslims celebrate this spiritual period, or roughly one-quarter of the world’s population. It is a time of spiritual unity that binds this...
This article is republished here with permission from the original publisher, The Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals (ACCP). When COVID-19 first appeared on the horizon in February 2020, most of us saw it as something in the realm of a natural...
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