HOW DOES A FAMILY FOUNDATION AT THE AMERICAN FOUNDATION WORK?
Setting up a family foundation at The American Foundation is easy! After filling out a simple Donor Application, cash or assets can be transferred into the donor’s family foundation account at The American Foundation (foundations are established with a minimum deposit of $5,000). Each foundation can carry the namesake of the donor family or any other name the donor chooses. The funds in the family foundation are then managed for growth and income. The donor may even recommend investments. At least 5% of the annual value of the foundation is distributed each year from income or growth to family-selected charities. Principal will be preserved. Any undistributed income or growth is added to principal, allowing the foundation to grow. BENEFITS OF FAMILY FOUNDATION PLANNING The satisfaction that comes from helping others is immeasurable. • Provides great asset protection • Eliminates estate and gift tax • Can significantly increase annual tax-advantaged personal income, through the use of o
