MCF - Independent Foundation Resources

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Independent Foundation Resource Center

Independent foundations are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally founded by an individual, a family or a group of individuals. They may be operated by the donor or members of the donor’s family — a type often referred to as a family foundation — or by an independent board.

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