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What resources are available for setting up a scholarship fund?

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Scholarship grants change the lives of their grantees by providing access to education, resources, and powerful networks. Some scholarship funds also leverage their programs to impact society in a broader...

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Can religious or faith-based organizations apply for foundation grants?

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The simple answer is yes. Foundations prefer to give to applicants with 501(c)(3) exempt status, and places of worship, including churches, mosques and synagogues, and faith-based organizations generally qualify for 501(c)(3)...

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What is a "payout requirement" for a private foundation?

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When the U.S. government grants a private foundation tax-exempt status, it expects the foundation to use its money to do good for society. To make sure that happens, the government...