Creating a Private Foundation: The Essential Guide for Donors and Their Advisers - Hardcover

Roger D. Silk; James W. Lintott; Andrew R. Stephens; Christine M. Silk

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9781576601365: Creating a Private Foundation: The Essential Guide for Donors and Their Advisers

Synopsis

There are over half a million high-net-worth individuals in the United States. Already 5 percent of them have private foundations, and interest in setting up charitable organizations is on the rise--due to the estate and tax-planning advantages offered by foundations and the growing desire of many to give back to the community. Creating a Private Foundation is a straightforward and authoritative guide for individuals and families looking at the pluses and minuses of creating a foundation, as well as for the advisers who serve these high-net-worth clients. It explains the reasons for establishing a foundation, the steps for setting one up, and tips for avoiding common pitfalls. Author Roger Silk covers the ins and outs of private foundations from the perspective of both philanthropists and the professionals who work with them.

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About the Author

Roger D. Silk, PhD, CFA, is chief executive officer of Sterling Foundation Management, LLC. A leading expert in the field of private foundations, he has written articles that have appeared in magazines such asEstate Planning, Philanthropy, Trusts and Estates, Investment Advisor, Journal of Financial Planning, and theJournal of Personal Financial Planning. He is currently a director of several charitable organizations, including the George Mason University Foundation.

James W. Lintott, Esq., is chairman of Sterling Foundation Management, LLC. Previously, he was head of one of the nation’s largest private foundations. Mr. Lintott serves on the boards of a number of nationally known charities, including the Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC.

Christine M. Silk, PhD, has written on a wide variety of subjects, and her work has appeared in numerous magazines and newspapers.

Andrew R. Stephens is an attorney with extensive experience in foundations.

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