Any ideas why the Donald J. Trump Foundation isn't a part of the Combined Federal Campaign? I like to use the CFC information to evaluate charities for efficiency, but I can't find them in the book.

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

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Posted 8 y ago

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.)

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LTC Kevin B.

Posted 8 y ago

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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MAJ Bryan Zeski

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So, just to make sure I understand - the Trump Foundation is where Trump gives money which then gets donated to other charities. Why would he not just donate to other charities directly instead of through his own middle-man?

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LTC Kevin B.

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MAJ Bryan Zeski - Good question. The most common reasons could be expanded giving options (can donate to individuals, foreign nonprofit organizations, or non-charitable organizations), remaining in control of the donated funds, smoothing of donations across years, using the foundation as a means to hire family members, privacy from charities seeking donations, preferential tax treatment of donations, etc.

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SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint

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MAJ Bryan Zeski - Bill Gates and most the big or rich guys do it this way. Bill and Malinda Gates Foundation is his foundation.

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SSG (Join to see)

Posted 8 y ago

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.

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MCPO Roger Collins

Posted 8 y ago

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.

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Capt Jeff S.

Posted 8 y ago

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

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MAJ Bryan Zeski

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Capt Jeff S. I guess that as my point - to have an objective evaluation of the charity. It's hard to imagine that 100% of donations go to the people who need it. But, I'm not going to call BS without some supporting evidence.

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Posted 8 y ago

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.

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SCPO Morris Ramsey

Posted 8 y ago

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.

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MAJ Bryan Zeski

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I understand that. I just also know that CFC rates charities based on their % of donations that actually goes to help people.

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