Legal Considerations for Trust-Based Philanthropy

Trust-based philanthropy often raises questions around the legal implications of the practice. Is it legally sound to give unrestricted funding to an organization that does advocacy work? What are foundations legally required to document in terms of reporting and financial data from grantee partners? What does the law require from boards of trustees? Is trust-based grantmaking putting my foundation at risk in any way?

If these are questions you or your colleagues have wondered about, this webinar is for you. Jean Tom, Partner at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, walks funders through the legal considerations of this practice and alleviates your concerns about perceived legal risks.

Also check out our Legal Considerations Primer for answers to frequently asked questions about the legal requirements of grantmaking.