CAF America

One of the most challenging aspects of disasters and humanitarian crises is the need to act quickly with limited information. CAF America has the ability to grant funds to validated charities, getting the organizations the funds they need right when they need them. Join our list to receive a disaster response-focused newsletter and update emails when we’re responding to an active crisis. Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/e9WTMBv4

Congratulations to the Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for being our X Winner of the 2024 Charity Impact Challenge! As Ireland’s leading animal welfare charity, ISPCA operates around the country to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals in need. With support from CAF America and our donors, ISPCA has been able to offer vital services such as the ISPCA National Animal Cruelty Helpline, Inspectorate Services, and educational resources. Read our latest Story of Impact to learn about our work with ISPCA: https://lnkd.in/eRWTUJGZ

Equivalency Determination (ED) and Expenditure Responsibility (ER) are the tools American grantmakers use to give tax-advantaged donations to international charities. Both ED and ER allow grantmakers to fund non-exempt entities, but there are situations where one may be more useful than the other. CAF America offers an “Enhanced Expenditure Responsibility”, combining the heightened internal due diligence that resembles that of ED with the flexibility offered by traditional ER. Learn more about cross-border giving tools and our grantmaking services in our blog: https://lnkd.in/eHgdCQgh

By partnering with CAF America, U.S. donors have the unique capability to grant to foreign governments and entities to support charitable projects. This has been crucial to helping our donors maximize their grant impact around the world. Learn more about giving to international government entities in our blog by Kelsey McCarthy, CAP®: https://lnkd.in/ecuEKuDS

Since 2022, CAF America and our donors have contributed $150,000 in grants toward dual education and job training programs to Centro Educativo Los Tréboles, our grantee partner in Montevideo, Uruguay. The Center strives to enhance the development of disadvantaged children, adolescents, and families in order to curb unemployment and poverty in the region. We’re inspired by their innovative initiatives that have transformed the lives of over 700 people in Montevideo. Read more about Centro Educativo Los Tréboles in our latest Story of Impact: https://lnkd.in/ey9Jkyw9

In May, legislators introduced the new Foreign Grant Reporting Act. If enacted, this legislation would require public disclosure of grants made by intermediaries, such as CAF America. We are actively monitoring the status of the proposed Foreign Grant Reporting Act as it moves through Congress and will provide updates as they become available. Read our news alert to learn more about this legislation and its potential impact on CAF America’s work and the philanthropic industry: https://lnkd.in/ec-WVyUa

We were thrilled to welcome Guillermo Correa to CAF America Headquarters last week as we explored opportunities to develop our partnership with RACI Argentina. During our conversations, we discussed the Argentinian philanthropic landscape and the current poverty levels reaching upwards of 57%, and identified areas of collaboration to maximize the impact of cross-border grants on international development. We look forward to growing our shared philanthropic impact in Argentina and around the world! 

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a spike in the frequency and severity of active storms this hurricane season. As we prepare ourselves for the detrimental impact of hurricanes and tropical storms, we must consider the long-term effects extreme weather can have on communities and the environment. We encourage donors to plan ahead by partnering with disaster resilience focused charities and staying informed on long-term relief projects. Read more about disaster preparedness ahead of this hurricane season: https://lnkd.in/e6Ka56XW Be sure to subscribe to our disaster response-focused newsletter to receive updates on our relief resources: https://lnkd.in/e-ZMCJtd

On June 29, India’s Ministry of Home Affairs announced an extension of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) eligibility certificates pending renewal to September 30, 2024. Read more about what this means for donors and our Indian grantee partners in our updated news alert: https://lnkd.in/e_VEgcn3

According to the World Food Programme, in 2022, nearly 258 million people around the world faced food insecurity. In the midst of this crisis, a number of our grantee partners are working hard to provide meals and increase food sustainability in South Africa. In May, a couple of our team members traveled to South Africa to visit a few of our grantee partners in the area as a part of our Site Visit program. We visited Generosity for Humanity, who operates a feeding program to improve food security and the lives of the impoverished communities in Manenberg, South Africa. Our team also visited Rise Against Hunger Africa and their Early Childhood Development centers, where they distribute free meals to children and provide education on the effects of child hunger. FoodForward SA works to reduce hunger in South Africa by safely and cost-effectively securing quality food and distributing it to local communities in need. Our grantee partner and Friends Fund partner, SA Harvest, addresses systemic issues in food insecurity, as they partner with business leaders and law firms to empower community-based businesses and education programs. They also develop solutions to reduce food waste footprints and enhance sustainability. Read more about SA Harvest's work in our Story of Impact: https://lnkd.in/g5zJiec6 CAF America is proud to partner with these organizations, as they work to combat food insecurity and support communities in need. We commend you all for your dedication to serving your communities.