The Tax Law of Private Foundations

Insightful analysis and clarification of private foundation tax law combined with hands-on practice tools that make compliance simpler

Now in its sixth edition, The Tax Law of Private Foundations by Bruce Hopkins and Shane Hamilton serves as the ultimate reference for navigating the intricate regulatory landscape faced by private foundations. This comprehensive book is regularly updated to incorporate the latest changes in tax law, providing executives and professionals with valuable clarification, expert insights, and practical instruction.

With each edition supplemented annually, readers can rely on the book to remain current and relevant. It offers a clear and concise summary of the tax laws and regulations governing private foundations, unveiling the logic underpinning the rules. Readers will also find:

• Critical analyses and considerations of existing laws and regulations
• Expert guidance on obtaining or maintaining your foundation’s tax-exempt status
• In-depth explanations of the procedural and administrative requirements for dealing with a violation of the private foundation rules

An indispensable resource, this latest edition caters to individuals with personal or professional interests in private foundations, offering authoritative guidance and illuminating explanations in an intricate and perplexing area of the law. Whether navigating the complexities of compliance or seeking deep insights, this book remains the gold standard for understanding and managing the complexities of private foundation taxation.

SHANE T. HAMILTON is a practicing lawyer with over two decades of experience representing tax-exempt organizations. He exclusively practices in the tax-exempt organizations field, with a special focus on company-sponsored and family-endowed private foundations.

BRUCE R. HOPKINS was a practicing lawyer for over 50 years in the tax-exempt organizations field, a prolific author of over 40 different books on nonprofit law, and a law professor. He spoke extensively at nonprofit and private foundation conferences nationally and internationally and was widely considered to be the “Dean of Nonprofit Law.”

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