FAQ

All FAQs are listed here under headings that correspond to lines of inquiry such as:

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More About Foundations
Common Misconceptions about Donor Advised Funds


What is a Community Foundation?


Details On Giving
What research can I use to help make my giving?


Can charitable funds established at The Seattle Foundation benefit areas other than King County?


Can I open a fund in the last week in December or is it too late?


How long does it take to open a fund?


How much control and freedom would my client have in recommending gifts to charities?


What is the minimum I need to start giving?


What is your most popular fund?


For Advisors
Common Misconceptions about Donor Advised Funds


What information can I give my clients about The Seattle Foundation?


As an advisor, can I consult with Planned Giving Services?


Why shouldn't my client give directly to the organization(s) they wish to support?


Healthy Community
What is a Healthy Community?


How do I make grants based on the information contained in A Healthy Community: What You Need to Know to Inform Your Giving”?


What research can I use to help make my giving?


Getting Grants
How do I decide into which element my organization best fits?


Why does the name of a fund appear on our organization's notification letter or grant record form?


Does the Foundation publicize its grant awards?


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