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What's Going On Here? We're revising the Development section of the Nonprofit FAQ to better serve the needs of the Idealist community. If you have a suggestion for a topic/item or improvement on an existing topic/item, please contact yuting@idealist.org!
How to start a foundation Starting a foundation is pretty much like starting any sort of nonprofit. The details are probably even more important.
Can I set up a corporate foundation for my company? There are lots of things to worry about.
Creating a community foundation Advice and observations on starting a foundation to work in a specific community.
Do Foundations Ever Go Out of Existence? Some are set up that way by the founders. The Markey Foundation produced a handbook on the process of dissolution - From Foundation News and Commentary.
What about corporate philanthropy? Corporations donated about $12 billion in 2002 according to 'Inside Corporate Philanthropy.'
Is there information about foundations on the Web? More and more foundations are making information about their activities, including grants, available online.
What are the benefits and drawbacks to engaging with foundations? Benefits: A grant can be a bit boost to the program both financially and mentally. Drawbacks: Grants are hard to get and may come with significant restrictions.

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