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Saving Sea Turtles, A Reason to Shell-ebrate

On certain days, before the sun rises on the Gulf Coast of Mexico, the sandy shores of some beaches can seem almost alive with jostling, lurching movement. On these days, hundreds upon hundreds of hatchling sea turtles make their way to the darkness of the ocean, guided by the faint light of the sun on… CONTINUE READING >>

Charitable Giving in the USA

Gain insight into the nature of giving in the United States We are delighted to launch the Charitable Giving in the USA 2019 report, looking at how individuals give across the United States. The report provides unique insight into how people give, their motivations and which causes they support. KEY FINDINGS INCLUDE: Compared to 2017,… CONTINUE READING >>

BeneFITting from the Power of Sport

When France won the world cup for the second time in 2018 (the first time was in 1998), the nation was caught in jubilant celebrations from Lille to Nice. In such moments, the power of sport is indisputable and for all to see. In this case, bringing together the entire country united under an innate… CONTINUE READING >>

Philanthropy Technology Partners

Philanthropic Technology and CAF America Partner with CAF America for Full Regulatory Compliance for your technology-enabled charitable giving GRANTS MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Integrate your company’s Grants Management software with a Fund at CAF America to streamline the process for donation acknowledgement and the communication of receipts to your customers. CAF America’s industry-leading compliance solutions are a… CONTINUE READING >>

Expedited Grantmaking

CAF America is a member of the CAF Global Alliance, a global network of like-minded organizations committed to excellence in international philanthropy with offices in nine countries. Through our relationships with other Global Alliance members, CAF America is able to make expedited grants to registered charities in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and to charities… CONTINUE READING >>

CAF America Supports our Employees’ Philanthropy

As the leader in cross-border giving, CAF America’s core mission is to enable US donors to support charitable causes around the world. We make this happen through excellence in regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and reputational protection. This overarching purpose of excellence in philanthropy brings us together as staff members, each of whom is passionate about… CONTINUE READING >>

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Celebration of International Philanthropy 2019

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Validation Services for US Nonprofits

US STANDARD VALIDATION All domestic charities are automatically eligible with CAF America, however, we take the extra steps of conducting a reputation review on the organization (including using official watchlists and news searches), verifying the organization’s charitable status, and collecting banking details. There is no fee for this service. US ENHANCED VALIDATION Some donors seek… CONTINUE READING >>

Equivalency Determination

In certain situations, particularly when donors wish to support capital campaigns, endowments, or construction, EER regulations may impose burdensome reporting obligations on our beneficiaries. In these cases, Equivalency Determination (ED) may be a more appropriate method of establishing an organization’s eligibility. Equivalency Determination is the method by which we collect detailed information on a foreign… CONTINUE READING >>

Enhanced Expenditure Responsibility

Enhanced Expenditure Responsibility (EER) is CAF America’s unique protocol, and our default validation protocol for vetting previously-ineligible organizations. Expenditure Responsibility is a process through which a grantor (CAF America) establishes the charitable purpose of a specific project as defined in section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. CAF America has created an Enhanced version of… CONTINUE READING >>

Validation

CHARITY VALIDATION AND DUE DILIGENCE Every organization that receives a grant from CAF America is first evaluated using our extensive validation protocols, processes built upon our decades of experience, the expertise of our staff, and industry-leading best practices in international giving. Taking advantage of our compliance and due diligence services, our donors can support any… CONTINUE READING >>

Who we Serve

Individuals & Families Read More Individuals & Families Individual philanthropy usually begins with a story: a story of hope, a story of courage, a story of inspiration. At CAF America, we specialize in creating a seamless transition from aspiration to meaningful action. Advisors Read More Advisors CAF America serves as back-office resource for tax and… CONTINUE READING >>

The CAF American Donor Fund

A Smart Solution for dual US/UK Taxpayers CAF and CAF America have joined together to offer a giving solution exclusively for individuals paying tax in both the US and the UK. The CAF American Donor Fund (CADF) provides dual taxpayers with immediate tax benefits and a simple way to support charities anywhere in the world…. CONTINUE READING >>

Individuals and Families

Bring your Philanthropic Vision to Life Individual philanthropy usually begins with a story: a story of hope, a story of courage, a story of inspiration. At CAF America, we specialize in creating a seamless transition from aspiration to meaningful action. We understand that effective philanthropy begins with a clear vision and a focused plan for… CONTINUE READING >>

US Nonprofits

Take Your Giving Global Cross-border giving may be essential to meet your foundation’s philanthropic goals, but it can also be complicated, time-consuming, and costly. If your foundation is seeking to engage in international philanthropy but it lacks the resources to do so or doesn’t know where to begin, we are here to assist you. CAF… CONTINUE READING >>

Corporations

Your Partner in Corporate Citizenship CAF America partners with companies and corporate foundations to facilitate their worldwide philanthropy strategies, employee engagement, and disaster relief programs. Through our industry-leading due diligence & compliance protocols, grantmaking services, and program support, we mitigate the risk, reputational exposure, and administrative burden associated with your corporate citizenship initiatives. CAF America… CONTINUE READING >>

Foreign Nonprofits

Expand Your Reach, Grow Your Impact WORK WITH CAF AMERICA TO ACCESS TAX-EFFECTIVE CHARITABLE DONATIONS FROM US DONORS The latest edition of Giving USA reported that US taxpayers donated a total of $410 billion to charity in 2017. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to fundraise from US donors!  Work with CAF America to maintain… CONTINUE READING >>

Grants Management Services

CAF America understands the administrative and strategic resources required to implement successful giving programs. Working with a select group of valued clients—both corporations and foundations—we have developed extensive experience in providing customized Grants Management Services. Partner with CAF America to extend the efficiency and impact of your team, allowing you to focus on the tasks… CONTINUE READING >>

Employee Engagement Funds

While it is common for companies to offer matching gift and volunteer grant programs for their US employees, they are often challenged to establish an easy-to-manage and cost-effective way to expand such programs for their internationally-based staff. Designed to support both matching gift and volunteer grant programs, CAF America’s Employee Engagement Fund enables companies to… CONTINUE READING >>

Friends Funds

The CAF America Friends Fund is an exciting, cost-effective alternative for foreign charitable organizations seeking to improve their support from US donors. Not only does the Fund save organizations money, it also eliminates the time and trouble of establishing and administering a public charity in the United States. With a Friends Fund at CAF America, foreign organizations… CONTINUE READING >>

Single Gifts

Donor Advised Gifts (DAGs) are the perfect solution for US donors who want to give globally without establishing a Fund at CAF America. DAGs enable all types of US donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporations, to make single donations as desired. With DAGs donors make a single tax-effective gift to CAF America and recommend that… CONTINUE READING >>

Donor Advised Funds

Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) have become the most sought-after way for individuals and corporations to manage and achieve their philanthropic goals. Establishing a DAF at CAF America is an efficient and cost-effective way to conduct both domestic and international grantmaking through a single fund, and eliminates the considerable time and expense required to establish and… CONTINUE READING >>

Advisors

Enhance your Practice: Donor Advised Funds with a Global Reach CAF America serves as back-office resource for tax and wealth management professionals with clients engaged in philanthropic giving. As a Donor Advised Fund sponsor, CAF America offers giving solutions that can integrate into any planned giving strategy. Our expertise in donor advised cross-border giving enables… CONTINUE READING >>

Exemplary Education for the Underprivileged in India

Today, 33% of people in India live in urban areas compared to only 17% of people in 1960. Rapid urbanization in India results in increasing urban poverty and creates unique challenges across all of society. This is often most felt in terms of providing quality education, and UNESCO estimates a youth illiteracy rate of 14%… CONTINUE READING >>

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Can I Give my QCD to a DAF? And Other Questions

The giving season fosters conversations about the ways that philanthropically-inclined individuals can support charities in the easiest, safest, and most effective manner. One of these ways is making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA). QCDs are gaining in popularity and we often receive questions about how they work, especially in… CONTINUE READING >>

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CAF America Wealth Advisor Council

Please complete the form below to register your interest in learning more about the CAF America Wealth Advisor Council. Once this form has been submitted, someone from our staff will reach out to you with more information.  

Staff Trainings

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5 Things to Know this Charitable Giving Season

This time of year is often known for the changing colors of the leaves, preparations for family gatherings, and the beginning of the holiday season. More importantly, it’s also the time for many Americans to make their charitable gifts before the end of the year. If you’re considering making some gifts this season, here are… CONTINUE READING >>

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Investing with Purpose

Socially responsible investing (SRI) is one of the fastest-growing practices in finance and development, and it has further permeated the philanthropic sector within recent years. Amidst a growing recognition in the philanthropic sector that a foundation or individual donor’s investments could actually be undermining their own giving, investments have become more aware and attuned to… CONTINUE READING >>

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Indigenous Women in Guatemala Lift Themselves Out of Poverty

Guatemala is the most populous country in Central America. More than half of all Guatemalans live in poverty. A similar percentage of the country’s residents are under age 19. In such an environment, young women are disproportionately vulnerable, especially if they are part of a historically persecuted indigenous communities. In communities primarily of Maya descent,… CONTINUE READING >>

World Giving Index

World Giving Index Past Issues Radio Shows Gain insight into the nature of giving around the world Providing a “global view on giving trends” is the aim of the World Giving Index (WGI), the annual report of the Charities Aid Foundation that explores questions defining charitable behavior across the world. The report is based on… CONTINUE READING >>

Substantiating and Reporting Charitable Contributions: Requirements from the IRS

Effective July 30, 2018, the IRS published final regulations for Substantiation and Reporting Requirements for Cash and Noncash Charitable Contribution Deductions. These updates guide individuals, partnerships, and corporations making charitable contributions on how these contributions should be substantiated and reported in order for them to be legally tax-deductible. These regulations clarify existing regulations by adding new… CONTINUE READING >>

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Diaspora DRAFT

Diaspora Philanthropy Report Diaspora Philanthropy Summit Diaspora Gives Bangladesh In an increasingly connected world, CAF America is committed to enabling diasporas across the world to donate to their home communities in a safe, easy, and effective manner. We recognize that all diasporas are unique and within each are hundreds and thousands of unique individuals with… CONTINUE READING >>

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Celebrating International Cat Day and Global Conservation Efforts

August 8th is International Cat Day! This day is a celebration of one of the animals most widely-beloved by humans: the cat!  Since 2002 when the day was instituted by animal welfare groups, many of us cat fans take the time to do something special on August 8th. Whether it’s simply showing some extra love… CONTINUE READING >>

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The Battle to Stop Human Trafficking

Human trafficking, or modern slavery, is a global tragedy which leaves no country unaffected. The International Labour Organization currently estimates that 40.3 million people are victims of trafficking globally. Trafficking impacts women, men, and children, and it often involves prostitution or other sexual exploitation, forced labor, or other forms of exploitation. According to statistics, women… CONTINUE READING >>

Giving to India? FCRA Compliance and More

In Brief Donors in the United States may not give directly to Indian nonprofits and receive a tax deduction in the US. By giving through CAF America, US donors can make tax effective donations to any successfully vetted foreign charitable organization. Giving to a foreign nonprofit without conducting due diligence on the organization and its… CONTINUE READING >>

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IGS18 – A Recap and What’s Next

“The legal environment impacting cross-border giving is changing, and sadly not always for the better. But such laws are just part of a larger picture, an ever-changing tapestry of  environments, both domestically and around the world, that impact our work.Changes to our field can be daunting but they can also be opportunities.” -Ted Hart, President… CONTINUE READING >>

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