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#122 Spending down verses a foundation in perpetuity, with Sybil & Fred Ackerman-Munson


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Sybil and Fred discuss the pros and cons of spending down versus a foundation in perpetuity. They agree that it is a personal choice as a donor and that there are good reasons to spend down and there are reasons to stay around for generation after generation. 

How can you make sure that you are having an impact on the issue that you might care about over the long haul?


Episode Highlights:


  • The negatives to spending down.


  • The positives to spending down.


  • Examples of spending down well.


Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio:


With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, I work with philanthropic institutions and foundations interested in successful, high-impact grant making, so you can make a true and lasting positive contribution to the world on your terms.


Links:

Philanthropy Together - https://philanthropytogether.org/


If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:


https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/119-To-Spend-Down-or-Not

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/120-Bruce-Lourie

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/11-ann-krumboltz



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