"When people say to me, "Why would you give this much?" I say to them" The way I see it, the question is: Why should I keep this much?!" We shouldn't put the burden of reasoning on the giving any more than the keeping."
- Carol Bernstein-Ferry
Benefits to Individual Investors
The Triskeles Foundation encourages individuals to participate who:
Want a quick and wasy way to do creative giving, dispose of appreciated stock, or dissolve a family foundation
Have interest in various progressive causes but don’t know which organizations might meet their expectations
Wish to support certain organizations but need the Triskeles Foundation to provide due diligence on these groups prior to funding
Want to learn more about certain organizations or initiatives dedicated to social change
Desire to meet other people with similar philanthropic interests and goals
Want to be sure that the assets set aside for gifting are protected for that purpose
Want full tax benefits at the time of making the donation to your fund and tax savings on appreciated assets
Other Benefits
Donors may have a philanthropic plan but want to have administrative, tax and distribution support
The fund provides the opportunity beyond the immediate tax year for donors to make philanthropic decisions and recommend gifts
A full “back office” function, including check-writing and reports, is provided by the Triskeles Foundation
Donors may appoint successor advisors, such as children or trusted friends
* The Triskeles Foundation has established a number of organizational and Donor Advised Funds to date.
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