Author : Jonathon R. Moore
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1139483900
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (394 download)
Book Synopsis A Practical Guide to International Philanthropy by : Jonathon R. Moore
Download or read book A Practical Guide to International Philanthropy written by Jonathon R. Moore and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-11-30 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a practical guide addressing the issues faced by philanthropists seeking to engage in international charitable activities and offers alternative approaches to traditional US-based foundations. A significant portion of the regulatory burdens facing US private foundations derives from tax benefits available to donors under US law. A charitable organization must initially qualify and then be maintained under a complex regulatory regime. If some or all of these tax benefits are either unavailable or not needed, or if the tax advantages are outweighed by the burdens of regulatory compliance, foundations can be established in foreign jurisdictions. Charitable activities can then be operated flexibly and privately outside the constraints of the US regulatory regime. For existing private foundations, this book suggests strategies designed to hedge against ever-increasing and intrusive regulation.