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Starting a Supporting Organization with National Philanthropic Trust is simple, and you don't have to do it alone.  Our seasoned philanthropic staff, who have worked to create other Type 1 Supporting Organizations will guide you through every step of the process. We will assist you or your lawyer with:

• Templates of the required legal documents.
  
  
• The filing requirements with the IRS.
  
  
• Determining the composition of the board of trustees.
  
  
• Defining the SO's grantmaking focus, application and review process.
  
  
• Investment flexibility including more sophisticated investment options.
  
  
• Publicizing and promoting the SO's activities, as appropriate.
  
  
• Making foreign grants to qualified organizations. 
  
  
• Preparing financial reports, tax filings and annual audit.
  
  
• Educating the next generation about philanthropy and structure an enduring family legacy and succession plan.

Since National Philanthropic Trust's professional staff manages the administration and financial reporting of the supporting organization, we allow you to focus your energy on giving.

Create Your Supporting Organization Today
The minimum for creating a Supporting Organization is $10 million. For more information about working with NPT to form a Supporting Organization either download our Supporting Organization brochure or contact Andrew W. Hastings, Vice President, toll-free at 1-888-878-7900.