the center for arab american philanthropy
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Provides an overview of the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP)'s programs and services - Donor-advised funds - Grantmaking - Teen Philanthropy - Disaster ReliefTRANSCRIPT
EMPOWER THE COMMUNITY TODAY. BUILD A LEGACY FOR THE FUTURE.
We build and manage the philanthropic resources of the Arab American donor
community. We house individuals’,
businesses’, and families’ charitable dollars.
We engage donors to give through CAAP to
organizations and causes they care about.
We support and strengthen Arab American family
foundations.
BUILDERS AND STEWARDS OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES
OUR HISTORY2005: ACCESS receives funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and the C. S. Mott Foundation to develop a program to strengthen philanthropy in the Arab American community.
2006: CAAP conducts the first research ever done on giving in the Arab American community. The results are published in “Insights on Arab American Giving.”
2007: CAAP forms the Professional Advisory Board, a national advisory board of Arab American philanthropists and leaders.
2007: CAAP conducted research with over 18 national philanthropic ethnic organizations, resulting in the decision to develop CAAP into a national Arab American community foundation, not for a geographic area, but for an ethnic community.
OUR HISTORY – CONT.
2008, CAAP begins to engage individual donors in community grantmaking both within and beyond the Arab American community. CAAP receives funding from the Ford Foundation for institution building activities. CAAP also receives a challenge grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. With this funding, CAAP launches the first Request for Proposals for Arab American community organizations.
2009, CAAP awards $73,900 to 16 Arab American organizations across the U.S. in its first round of grantmaking. Additionally, CAAP begins housing individual donor-advised funds with the support of the matching opportunity from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
IMPACTING CHANGE THROUGH GRANTMAKING
Through our community grantmaking, CAAP strengthens Arab American nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities
Since 2009, CAAP has completed four rounds of community grantmaking, providing a total of $232,900 in grants to Arab American organizations across the country
TEEN GRANTMAKING INITIATIVE
In 2011, CAAP launched the Teen Grantmaking Initiative (TGI), a group of 20 high school students who gather “To make a difference in our community through grantmaking and community service.” The teens completed their first round of grantmaking in spring 2012, awarding $4,600 to 12 metro-Detroit nonprofits in support of youth-led programs. TGI was honored in 2012 with the prestigious Sparky Anderson Award for Outstanding Youth Philanthropy from the Association of Fundraising Professionals-Detroit Chapter. TGI plans to expand nationally with several new chapters in the coming years. A TGI-New York chapter will pilot in fall 2013.
DISASTER RELIEFIn spring 2012, CAAP established a disaster relief fund to provide emergency aid to victims of natural and man-made disasters throughout the world.
In fall 2012, CAAP granted over $65,000 to 5 humanitarian relief organizations providing aid to thousands of Syrian refugees.
$1 MILLION GRANTMAKING BENCHMARK
In February 2013, CAAP reached a major benchmark: $1 million in grants through our community grantmaking, donor-advised funds, disaster relief, and Teen Grantmaking Initiative
HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU?VEHICLES THROUGH WHICH YOU CAN GIVE TO
ORGANIZATIONS AND CAUSES YOU CARE ABOUT
Individual and Family Donor-Advised FundsCAAP currently houses 38 donor-advised funds, which have granted more than $644,000 since 2010 to organizations both within and outside of the Arab American community. Corporate Advised FundsGiving Circles
INDIVIDUAL & FAMILY DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS
How Does a Donor-Advised Fund Work?Make a gift of cash or stock to CAAP to establish a fund.You receive a tax-deduction immediately.You make recommendations for grants from your fund to any 501(c)(3) organization working in the United States or around the world.CAAP staff provides all necessary administrative support.
LEAVE A LEGACY: ENDOWED FUNDSEndowed donor-advised funds leave a permanent
legacy of giving for you and your family. CAAP currently houses 3 endowed donor-advised funds:
Bustan Al-Funun Fund for the Arab Arts in AmericaJack G. and Bernice M. Shaheen Scholarship FundLubna Emil Bathish Endowed Fund
…and one endowed operational fund that was formed in 2012. All four of our endowed funds have total combined assets of more than $140,000.
CORPORATE-ADVISED FUNDSA convenient and effective way for your company to give to community organizations while gaining valuable publicity and exposure.Outsource all or part of your company’s charitable giving.Receive a tax deduction at the time the gift is made.CAAP staff provides all administrative support.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ESTABLISHING A DONOR-ADVISED FUND?Support your favorite charities and make a difference.CAAP provides all administrative support and due diligence to ensure that donor’s funds are used for maximum impact with trustworthy organizations. Leverage your gift with other donors for a bigger impact.Participate in a national movement to harness the collective power of Arab American giving. CAAP tells the story of Arab American giving to mainstream America.
JOIN US!Consider establishing a Donor-Advised Fund with CAAP.Make a gift to support CAAP’s community grantmaking, the Teen Grantmaking Initiative or our disaster relief fund. Suggest philanthropic leaders in the community to serve on CAAP’s board.Help us spread the word about CAAP by:
Holding an outreach session at your home or business.Connecting us with others who may be interested in supporting CAAP or establishing a Donor-Advised Fund.
