Resource Library
IPA's website features resources for philanthropic foundations, including our publications on the field, sample documents and templates, and much more.
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What Boards and Executives Need to Know About Community Foundations
An overview of community foundation basics/essentials, outlining common areas of activity and key regulated spaces.
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What Boards and Executives Need to Know About Private Foundations
An orientation to private foundations, including common areas of activity and key regulated spaces to navigate in work.
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Political Activity for Foundations, Staff, & Leadership: Legal Limits & Institutional Considerations
A guide to help staff and board members avoid inadvertently running afoul of the prohibitions on charitable organizations related to supporting or...
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Options for Your Financial Giving
Financial contribution pathways available to individuals and families.
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Choosing a Corporate Philanthropy Approach
An overview of important topics and distinctions among corporate giving programs, corporate foundations, and corporate donor-advised funds (DAFs).
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Incorporating Trust-Based Philanthropy
Explore practical examples of incorporating Trust-Based Philanthropy
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