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Research has shown that high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals expect to discuss philanthropy with their advisors as part of a comprehensive wealth management plan. Based on our decades of experience working with philanthropic families, we’ve put together a suite of specialized insights that will help you before, during and after your client meetings. To hear from advisors about the benefits of offering private foundations as part of a holistic practice, watch our video at the bottom of this page.


Preparing For Your Client Meeting? Start Here.

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4 Tax Benefits of a Private Foundation

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For HNW individuals who have a strong charitable interest, private foundations offer an opportunity to save in taxes while creating a lasting philanthropic legacy.
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The Advisors Guide to Charitable Conversations with Clients

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When advising philanthropic clients, there are three distinct traps for the unwary advisor. Learn how to avoid them and get suggestions for discussing giving.
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Private Foundations vs Donor-Advised Funds

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We break down two of the most popular charitable giving vehicles, so you can confidently discuss these options and provide helpful guidance.
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Foundation Planning Guide for Advisors

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Learn how to identify client scenarios where a private foundation may be the right solution for your clients’ planning needs in our guide.
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Getting Started with Foundation Source – For Wealth Advisors

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Why should my client setup a private foundation? What services does Foundation Source provide? We answer all these questions and more in this guide.
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Higher Calling: Using Philanthropy to Connect with HNW Clients

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Here’s a look at how tapping into your HNW clients philanthropic interests can help you provide holistic solutions.

Client Meeting Underway? Start Here.

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The Truth About Private Foundations

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We’re busting the four common myths about private foundations when it comes to setup and management.
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Is a Private Foundation Right for You?

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Help your clients discover the benefits and considerations of private foundations that go beyond tax savings in this resource.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Private Foundations

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When discussing your client’s charitable interests, questions about private foundations are bound to come up. These helpful FAQs provide the answers to common questions.
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The Top 10 Advantages of Having a Private Foundation

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Why should your clients give through a private foundation vs. as an individual donor? Here are just a few of the benefits.
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Starting a Private Foundation

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Offer your clients the gold standard of charitable vehicles with the speed, convenience and flexibility they require.
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Getting to Know Foundation Source

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Whether your clients plan to create a new private foundation, or their foundation has been in existence for four generations, our services can help.

Client Meeting Over? Start Here.

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Giving on the Go with the Impactfully Mobile App

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See how foundation members are giving anytime, anywhere with the Impactfully mobile app.
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Family Philanthropy Checklist

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This convenient checklist offers creative strategies and practical approaches to support meaningful and intentional involvement across generations.

WHAT ADVISORS SAY ABOUT PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS

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ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards
Our Client Meeting Kit was recognized again at the ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards, a program celebrating the trailblazers redefining excellence in financial services. We were named a winner in the Advisory Support Products and Services – Charitable Giving/Philanthropy category for our curated selection of thought leadership and educational digital resources that help advisors engage in key philanthropic conversations with their clients.

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WealthManagement.com Industry Awards (the “Wealthies”)
Now in its 10th year, the WealthManagement.com Industry Awards is the only awards program to honor outstanding achievements by companies, organizations and individuals that support financial advisor success. This year, 92 awards were presented to 84 companies from a pool of 287 finalists. Foundation Source was named as a winner in the Philanthropy category for our Client Meeting Kit, a suite of specialized insights to help advisors before, during and after client meetings, and honored to be a finalist in the Technology – Innovation Platforms category for our philtech solutions.

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