Any ideas why the Donald J. Trump Foundation isn't a part of the Combined Federal Campaign?

MAJ Bryan Zeski — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 20:43:21 -0500

I like to use the CFC information to evaluate charities for efficiency, but I can't find them in the book.

Response by Capt Jeff S. made Dec 30 at 2016 8:44 PM

Capt Jeff S. — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 20:44:57 -0500

If that much of the money actually gets to the people needing it, it should be.

Response by SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint made Dec 30 at 2016 8:51 PM

SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 20:51:43 -0500

Actually, charities have to do a lot of paperwork to get into CFC and CFC cost money to the charity. That is why a lot of smaller charities can not afford to get into CFC. (Trump charity did not need CFC donors. I think it was for much larger donors than what we get paid.)

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Dec 30 at 2016 8:58 PM

MCPO Roger Collins — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 20:58:57 -0500

http://grantspace.org/tools/knowledge-base/Funding-Resources/Foundations/private-foundations-vs-public-charities

What is the difference between a private foundation and a public charity?

GrantSpace, a service of the Foundation Center, offers information and resources that are specifically designed to meet the needs of grantseekers.

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Dec 30 at 2016 9:00 PM

LTC Kevin B. — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 21:00:06 -0500

CFC is for public charities that receive money from many individuals. The Donald J. Trump Foundation is a private charity, which receives its money primarily from one individual. Thus, the Donald J. Trump Foundation doesn't need/want crowd-sourced donations.

Another great resource for evaluating charities is Charity Navigator.

https://www.charitynavigator.org/

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Response by SCPO Morris Ramsey made Dec 30 at 2016 9:03 PM

SCPO Morris Ramsey — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 21:03:58 -0500

Just a reminder, the CFC is not a charity.
The CFC is the official workplace giving campaign of the federal government. The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all.

Not only does it cost to participate in the CFC all operating and administrative cost of the CFC is deducted from the monies donated.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 30 at 2016 9:46 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 21:46:09 -0500

There is a lot more info on his charities in this article.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/27/us/politics/donald-trump-foundation.html?_r=0

Trump Revives Defense of Charitable Foundation Amid Inquiry

The Donald J. Trump Foundation is under investigation by the New York attorney general after it indicated in tax filings that it may have broken rules.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2016 11:37 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 11:37:24 -0500

The Trump Foundation is set up as a charitable trust which is designed to provide a tax shelter and structure for Trump and others to donate money to charities that he identifies, but is actively managed by someone (or a board) with delegated authority for day to day operations.
Unlike you or me dropping money in the red kettle or using CFC or even tithing at church, Trump has a much more complex life, tax, and charitable giving situation. The Trump Foundation allows him to give to organizations he supports without distractions or legal entanglements (theoretically!).

CFC charities must meet standards that the Trump Foundation was never set up to attain.