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Supporting Cemeteries
The following "frequently asked questions" have been developed by IPA in partnership with Faegre Baker Daniels LLP to help community foundations...
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Building Trust and Shaping the Future through Storytelling
Build your narrative skills and explore the power of storytelling—along with the risks of leaving certain stories untold.
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Expenditure Responsibility & Donor-Advised Funds: A Guide for Community Foundations
This guide explains when ER applies, how it differs from general due diligence, and what steps are needed to stay compliant.
Awarding Funds to For-Profit News Organizations
Because for-profit organizations do not inherently have a charitable purpose, grants are restricted and extra due diligence is required to ensure that...
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Sample Grant Guidelines and Instructions
Sample grant guidelines and instructions from the Ball Brothers Foundation and the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne
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Grant Declination Letter
Fillable grant declination letter templates available for customization.
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