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Family foundations; family philanthropy; foundation governance; donor intent; legacy; next generation; family trustees; family governance
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What Is A Family Foundation?, Michael Moody, Allison Lugo Knapp, Marlene Corrado
What Is A Family Foundation?, Michael Moody, Allison Lugo Knapp, Marlene Corrado
The Foundation Review
· Family foundations are important institutions, making up a significant portion of the foundation universe and having both local and global impact. Yet we have no shared definition of this diverse and evolving category. Clarifying the definition will help challenge persistent misconceptions, get perspective on the diversity, and improve foundations’ understanding of their own family dimensions.
· This article surveys the different definitions of family foundation that are, and have been, used by key organizations in the field and by researchers. It also reviews examples of the variations and complicating factors that make answering the title question difficult.
· A …