Legal Assisstance Laws may differ from State to State or even if you are lookiing to make your Foundation a global one having legal counsel that are knowledgeable of the laws pertaining to the foundation formation you may be choosing to create.
You can start by contacting your local state bar association, local bar association (city) American bar association to to find out what type of formation requirements, possible tax requirements and more to get you started.
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Supportintg your Foundation: Council of Non-Profits network and advocate for small to mid size non-profits. Help them share ideas, keeps non-profits apprised of legislation and other things that can help their succcess with getting in front of more patrons
Alternatives to Creating A Foundation
Private family Foundation this is an account that is created exclusively for giving donations from. This is an option if creating a foundation is not of interest to you but you still want to disperse funds to causes you and your family feel strong about.
Global Giving is a donation website. Non-profits from around the world are approved to join following the cirteria set up. Donors can donate to a cause.
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