Last updated June 27, 2024 H.R. 8290, introduced on May 8, 2024, aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by requiring public disclosure of grants made by certain tax-exempt organizations to foreign entities. Named the “Foreign Grant Reporting Act,” it mandates...
The US Equivalency Determination (ED) certificate is the world’s most flexible tool foundations can use to make cross-border grants, giving US grantmakers the unique ability to grant unrestricted funds to non-US organizations that meet the necessary criteria. However,...
This is the second part in our series on localization and grantmaking intermediaries. To learn more about the localization agenda and its origins, please read the first post in this series, “CAF America Champions the Localization Agenda.”Within the philanthropic...
As the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine approaches, we’re taking a moment to step back and recognize the commitment of our donors to humanitarian relief stemming from this conflict. Since the beginning of the invasion, CAF America has made over...
Philanthropists have many tools through which to give to charities in the United States, but one in particular is popular for those of a certain age with access to retirement account income they may not need. Making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your...
At CAF America, we support donors who want to build long-term partnerships with local organizations and create meaningful impact, anywhere in the world. This model is particularly relevant when communities we grant to are impacted by natural disasters, political...
Legacy giving, or giving by bequest, is one of the best ways for donors to support charities and charitable programs they care about. But not all bequests are made the same: donors should be asking themselves five key questions before settling on a legacy giving plan....
With CAF Canada, you can confidently make a donation to support an established fund or a validated international project.