International Community Foundation provides a unique service to donors interested in giving internationally, acting as an intermediary for philanthropic giving overseas.

In addition, International Community Foundation provides all the traditional advantages associated with a public charity in the United States including tax benefits, savings on administrative costs, assurance that wishes will be followed after an individual’s lifetime, and the opportunity for individuals and families to be active participants in supporting charitable causes.

Depending on the needs and interests of individual donors, the foundation undertakes research about specific programs or geographical areas; obtains detailed information about potential grantees; facilitates site visits; fulfills required due diligence on projects receiving grants; and provides timely progress and financial reports to donors.

For individual donors wishing to make a difference in Mexico, International Community Foundation also offers a reliable and efficient tax-deductible vehicle without being subject to the restrictions set forth in the 1996 U.S.-Mexico Tax Treaty which stipulates that tax-deductible individual giving in Mexico be limited to one’s Mexican-sourced income.

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