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A Case for Collapsing Private Foundations
Published in Investments & Wealth Monitor, January/February 2012

Seasoned and novice philanthropists alike should give serious thought to the charitable
vehicle(s) they utilize. A private foundation may come with some cachet, but advisors disagree about the threshold for establishing same; some suggest a $10-million minimum, others advocate $1 million, and some suggest that all one needs is $500,000. This article is directed at the 50,000+ existing foundations of a modest size and those who have moderate sums to commit to philanthropy. Read the article.