Learn more about philanthropy and how you can make a difference in this section.
Philanthropy - An opportunity to make your mark was developed by Philanthropy Ireland to provide guidance on giving for prospective donors, professional advisors and anyone with an interest in philanthropy. Published in 2007, the guide provides a framework for giving, discusses current trends in philanthropy and provides an overview of tax and legal issues relevant to giving in Ireland.
Guide to Setting Up a Foundation in Ireland
Launched in November 2008, this Guide was developed by Philanthropy Ireland for individuals and companies that are considering establishing their own foundation. It includes information on tax and legal requirements to establishing a philanthropic organisation and obtaining charitable tax exemption.
Establishing a Venture Philanthropy Fund
This working paper captures and shares the early learning of a number of European venture philanthropy (VP) funds. It is intended to assist start-up or early-stage VP funds in Europe by providing an insight into what works in a European context. You can download an electronic version or purchase a hard copy of the paper at the European Venture Philanthropy Association Web site through the link above.
Ideas for Early Stage Philanthropists
Prepared by the Community Foundation for Ireland, this document describes different various options for giving. It provides useful tips for prospective philanthropists and is a good resource for professional advisors.
Prepared by the Community Foundation for Ireland, this document introduces prospective philanthropists to County Funds and how they might be used to support causes and organisations in your community.
Prepared by the Community Foundation for Ireland, this document highlights the benefits of establishing a Family Fund within a community foundation.
NEW! The Little Blue Book: NPC’s guide to analysing charities, for charities and funders. The Guide contains examples of how charities and funders benefit from analysis, and explains NPC’s charity analysis framework, which looks at how charities can assess their effectiveness across six areas: activities; results; leadership; people and resources; finances; and ambition.
Our Directory of Philanthropy, located on the right-hand side of this page, contains contact information for a range of organisations, including those offering Donor Advised Funds and related services. Some helpful Web sites are:
Guidestar launched its Irish Web site in August 2008. Though the Web site is still in an early phase of development, it will likely become a leading resource for those looking for information on charities. Users can search for information on a charities activities, accounts, leadership and volunteer requirements.
MyCharity.ie is a Web site that hosts fundraising pages for charitable organisations. You can search by name or theme and donate over the Internet.
This is the tax insert to our guide, Philanthropy - An opportunity to make your mark.
PricewaterhouseCoopers Charitable Giving Guide
In 2008, PricewaterhouseCoopers published an updated version of its Charitable Giving Guide. The Guide provides an overview of the tax incentives available for individuals and companies donating to charitable causes.
Tax Relief on Charitable Donations
CHY2 Appropriate Certificate is available to download at the Irish Revenue Commissioners Web site. This form is to be used by PAYE tax payers to obtain relief on donations made to eligible charitable organisations.
The Citizens Information Board provides guidance on creating a will.
MyLegacy.ie is a resource for those looking for information on leaving a donation to their favourite charitable organisation in their will. Making a charitable bequest is not something that only wealthy people can do, and MyLegacy.ie aims to educate and inform people from all walks of life on how they can make a real difference to the causes they care about.
Prepared by the Community Foundation for Ireland, this leaflet is for those considering establishing a Fund through a charitable bequest in a will.
A solicitor will be able to provide additional information on wills & bequests.
