b'GIVE ANYWHERE SAFELYOUR GLOBAL WITH CAF AMERICA CHARITY DATABASEGuided by CAF Americas 3Rs of International Grantmaking Once a charitable organization becomes eligible with CAFBY THE NUMBERSregulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and reputationAmerica, it is added to the CAF America Global Charity protectionour services ensure safe and effectiveDatabase. The beneficiary in question can then receive international giving. grants from CAF America at the recommendation of any CAF America donor during its eligibility period. Eligibility with CAF1.8 MILLION*Taking a Risk-Based Approach America lasts for three years for U.K., Australian, and Canadian CAF America takes a risk-based approach to charity validationcharitable organizations and up to two years for charitableCHARITIESand grantmaking. This allows us to manage risks ratherorganizations from all other countries. than avoiding them altogether, and leads to more flexible, innovative, and accessible grantmaking. Our team leans onIf an organizations eligibility expires, it must renew its status in* Includes 1.2 million U.S. 501(c)(3) our 30+ years of experience to evaluate each of our granteesorder to receive future grants. The CAF America renewal processorganizations as well as all U.K., Canadian, individually and determine how we can approve their support. is shorter and organizations are only required to submit anand Australian charitiesupdated Grant Eligibility Application (GEA), a copy of updated Support for Grassroots Organizations financials, current board of trustees/directors, and any new or Our Board of Directors and Staff strongly feel that it isupdated governing documents.important and necessary to support local, grassroots organizations whenever possible, and in many cases, these types of organizations are either not registered as charities153in their countries or cannot fulfill all documentation requirements, such as having audited financial statements. Our review process will flag these differences as potential riskCOUNTRIESindicators and will work with both the donor and the grantee to mitigate those risks through a variety of tools, but we do not immediately dismiss them as a viable grantee when these types of indicators are identified.However you want to give,CAF America is here to help you explore your options and find one that is right for you.KELSEY MCCARTHY, CAPVice President, Donor Services, CAF America10 CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA | DONATIONS OF COMPLEX ASSETS 11'