Useful Links

American Council on Gift Annuities – gift annuity requirements listed by state
www.acga-web.org

American Institute of Philanthropy – charity ratings and guides for donors
www.charitywatch.org

Council on Foundations – the ultimate authority on philanthropy standards, ethics, and best practices
www.cof.org

The Foundation Center – the leading source of information about philanthropy worldwide
www.foundationcenter.org

Independent Sector
www.independentsector.org

IRS – Forms and Instructions
www.irs.gov/formspubs/index.html

IRS – Organizations That Qualify to Receive Deductible Contributions
www.irs.gov/charities/index.html

Mid Hudson Valley Association of Fundraising Professionals
www.afpmhv.afpnet.org

Mid Hudson Valley Community Profiles
target=”_blank”>www.mhvcommunityprofiles.org

National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy – the country’s independent watchdog of foundations
www.ncrp.org

New York Council on Nonprofits
www.nycon.org

Partnership for Philanthropic Planning – research, education, advocacy, community dialogue, and standards and best practices in philanthropic planning
www.pppnet.org

Planned Giving Calculator
www.pgcalc.com

Planned Giving Design Center – the largest community of planned giving professionals in the world
www.pgdc.com

United Way Help Center

http://www.uwwp.org/get-help.shtml