Attorney Seeks Clarification Under Guidance for Donor-Advised Funds, Supporting Organizations

Notice 2007-21 should clarify that donations to supporting organizations for PUBLIC ENTITIES (such as local governments or public schools) are clearly permissible and count against the required giving obligation of the foundation. Often this type of supporting organization is to lessen the burden on local governments or provide services or facilities that the governmental entities can not financially perform.

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