How We Operate Archives | One Africa-One People Foundation https://www.one.africa.emkago.com/help-center/category/how-we-operate-faqs/ A Community Blogs, News & Forums Sun, 15 Oct 2023 20:04:28 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://www.one.africa.emkago.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cropped-one-africa-forum-logo-2-1-32x32.png How We Operate Archives | One Africa-One People Foundation https://www.one.africa.emkago.com/help-center/category/how-we-operate-faqs/ 32 32 How is NGO’s regulated? https://www.one.africa.emkago.com/help-center/how-is-ngos-regulated/ Sun, 15 Oct 2023 19:54:23 +0000 https://www.one.africa.emkago.com/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&p=1364 The federal government (IRS) in the United States mandates family foundations to: Foundations are also overseen by state governments. In addition to family foundations, there are numerous other types of foundations. Visit the Council on Foundations to learn more.

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]]> The federal government (IRS) in the United States mandates family foundations to:

Annually distribute at least 5% of their endowment.
Pay a 1% or 2% excise tax on their earnings.
Make certain that grant funds are used for philanthropic purposes.

Foundations are also overseen by state governments. In addition to family foundations, there are numerous other types of foundations. Visit the Council on Foundations to learn more.

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]]> We operate in a variety of ways to advance ideas, people, operations, and strategies. Collaboration with a wide range of organisations is required, including public charities and non-governmental organisations (NGOs); peer foundations and other donors; private enterprises; educational institutions; and, in many cases, government agencies at various levels.

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]]> Does the foundation lobby for reform? https://www.one.africa.emkago.com/help-center/does-the-foundation-lobby-for-reform/ Sat, 14 Oct 2023 23:42:38 +0000 https://www.one.africa.emkago.com/knowledge-base/about-kb-add-ons/ No, we support grantees' advocacy activities with Foundation finances, such as research and analysis, education, and information to the general public, policymakers, and other groups.

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]]> No, we support grantees’ advocacy activities with Foundation finances, such as research and analysis, education, and information to the general public, policymakers, and other groups. We do not sponsor campaigning as defined by the Codes of Non government agency (NGO)  for private foundations. This standard is established in the Foundation’s grantee agreements. Although foundations are not permitted to lobby, the One Africa One People Foundation commits much of its efforts to advocating for reforms in policy.

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