Does Trust Matter? Blog Post
The other day, I walked by my bookcase and lingered on Francis Fukuyama’s Trust: The Social Virtues and the Creation of Prosperity. I knew Frank from our days together at George…
Ty Cobb’s Philanthropy Has Lessons for Us All Blog Post
It’s not every day I stumble on an article that combines my passions for baseball, philanthropy, and my home state of Georgia. Yet Mary Moran’s “Ty Cobb: An Unlikely Philanthropist”…
Thinking Long-Term In A Short-Term Political Climate Blog Post
Each month, an expert from the liberty movement will share thoughts on how to be more strategic in our charitable giving. This month, we take from two experts, Steve Moore…
Privacy In Giving Is Good For Everyone Blog Post
Let’s be blunt. Nobody likes direct mail. In fact, one reason people choose to give through a donor-advised fund is to protect their privacy. They don’t want to be on…
Itemized Deduction Phase-Out & Charitable Giving Blog Post
Occasionally, one of our clients will come to us concerned about the itemized deduction phase-out, particularly as it affects their charitable giving. The phase-out rule reduces an itemized deduction’s tax…
Non-Profit Mergers: Why Don’t They Happen More? Blog Post
“Mergers and acquisitions are transactions in which the ownership of companies, other business organizations or their operating units are transferred or combined. As an aspect of strategic management, M&A can…
Power of Philanthropy Shines Through in New Almanac Blog Post
Last week, a weighty box arrived in my office. I was immediately excited. Inside, I knew, was my own copy of the new Almanac of American Philanthropy, authored by Karl…
The Generational Concern: A surprising number don’t trust next generation to handle inheritance Blog Post
What will the next generation do with your wealth? Nearly 80% of wealth-creators believe their heirs will blow it. Money magazine reports on several studies that show “70% of wealthy families…
Directors & Staff Page
BOARD OF DIRECTORS STAFF MEMBERS KIMBERLY O. DENNIS, CHAIRMAN President & CEO, Searle Freedom TrustKim Dennis has served as president and CEO of the Searle Freedom Trust, a grantmaking foundation…
Benefits of DAFs: The Tax-Advantaged Way to Give Blog Post
What if you could enjoy many of a private foundation’s benefits for how you manage your philanthropy, but with even better tax benefits? What if you could establish a single…
