
Writing Off Ideas
Taxation, Philanthropy and America's Non-profit Foundations
- 284 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Tax-exempt foundations grew substantially in the twentieth century, both in their financial importance and in the scope of their activities. This challenging book examines the economic, cultural, and intellectual implications of tax-exempt organizations. How do various tax laws influence foundations and what types of ideas do foundations produce? How do the activities of foundations relate to the interests and intentions of their founders? Does the economic management of foundation assets serve the public good, or would such assets be better employed through the private sector? Writing Off Ideas examines these and related questions primarily by looking at specific examples as well as the overall impact of foundation practices economically and socially.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- 1. Introduction
- 2. The Origins and Development of Foundations
- 3. The Ideas They Promote
- 4. Tax Laws and Their Influence on Foundations
- 5. Trends and Biases in Foundation Funding
- 6. Donor Intent
- 7. Trustees and the Direction of Foundations
- 8. The Accountability of Nonprofit Foundations
- 9. The Role of Nonprofit Foundations in the Economy
- 10. Policy Issues
- 11. Conclusion
- References
- Index