Legal Basics for Family, Independent and Corporate Foundations

Date: 03/08/2012 Time: 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: The Banks Building, 615 First Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 MCF Member: $65
Nonmember Grantmaker: $80

Online registration has closed. To register, please contact Chantel Karney at ckarney@mcf.org or 612.465.0715.

Sponsored by Mayo Clinic, Medica Foundation and WCA Foundation

Part of MCF’s Effective Grantmaking Series.

Description: At this program for staff of family, independent and corporate foundations, specialists in foundation law will share their expertise on the many statutes, regulations and rules that affect private and corporate foundations. The program will shed light on the intricacies of fiscal agents, self-dealing, lobbying and the current legal environment affecting foundations.

Other questions that will be answered include:

• Can a foundation pay for fundraiser tickets?
• Can a family foundation pay for a family member's travel?
• Should foundations use fiscal agents?
• When can directors and officers be held liable?
• How are ethical and legal conflicts avoided?
• What are the rules on endowment fund management?
• How do the Treasury Department's antiterrorism guidelines affect foundations? 

Information and resources will be pertinent to family, independent and corporate grantmakers. The program is tailored for newer foundation staff and those who want to review basic legal requirements of foundations.

Presenters:

• Hazen Graves and Gina Kastel, partners, Faegre Baker Daniels LLP
• Claire Topp, partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP

MCF Cancellation Policy: if you must cancel your attendance for this event, please contact Chantel Karney via email or at 612.465.0715 before March 6 to ensure a refund.