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On A Shoestring

Brown Advisory

The “5% rule” was instituted in 1981 by the IRS; this rule requires private foundations to distribute at least 5% of portfolio assets each year, and over time this rule has been voluntarily adopted by nonprofits of all types. Treasury yield) were enough to meet or exceed a 5% spend rate.

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On A Shoestring

Brown Advisory

The “5% rule” was instituted in 1981 by the IRS; this rule requires private foundations to distribute at least 5% of portfolio assets each year, and over time this rule has been voluntarily adopted by nonprofits of all types. Treasury yield) were enough to meet or exceed a 5% spend rate.

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Are Alternatives Right for Our Organization?

Brown Advisory

ajackson Mon, 10/11/2021 - 11:55 Endowment and Foundation (E&F) Investment Committees often consider the value of alternatives for their nonprofit. Typically, there is an interest in the additional diversification alternatives may offer and the potential to increase return and manage risk. Are Alternatives Right for Our Organization?

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Are Alternatives Right for Our Organization?

Brown Advisory

Endowment and Foundation (E&F) Investment Committees often consider the value of alternatives for their nonprofit. Typically, there is an interest in the additional diversification alternatives may offer and the potential to increase return and manage risk. Risk-for-riskanalysis to funding capital.

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