Terminating Private Foundations May be Tricky
If foundations are going out of business, they may distribute their assets to certain public charities; if they want to continue, they might become publicly supported themselves
When Congress imposed strict new limitations and requirements on private foundations in the Tax Reform Act of 1969, it made it more difficult for such foundations to terminate their charitable exempt status or transfer their assets to organizations that could avoid significant public scrutiny. As a result, private foundations seeking to terminate their status or existence today have to be particularly careful that they comply with detailed limitations of the Tax Code and regulations.
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