Most people have heard of private foundations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Ford Foundation. Because these names are associated with extraordinary wealth you may feel as though you have to be a billionaire to start a private family foundation. In fact, there are thousands of foundations in existence that are not staffed that are funded with less than $1 million. The Association of Small Foundations has some good information to share if you are interested in learning … [Read more...] about Private Foundations & Donor Advised Funds