Review of Foreign Country Requirements
Review of Foreign Country Requirements
A review of foreign country restrictions and requirements should form an integral part of your foundation’s international grantmaking procedures. Countries may require that a grantee obtain special registration, or secure specific information about the grantmaker prior to receiving foreign funding. Not meeting such requirements, where they exist, could put a grantee’s staff or operations at risk, or result in grant funds being sequestered by a foreign government.
Our team manages the following steps for your family foundation, corporate foundation, or donor advised fund:
1. Review foreign country restrictions and requirements
Review foreign country requirements affecting both the grantee and the grantor in the context of an international grant. Such requirements may, for example, include a requirement for special registration, special permitting, or the provision of specific information to the foreign grantee or foreign government.
2. Obtain and submit required documentation and information
As required, obtain documentation of grantee compliance with foreign country requirements related to the receipt of international grant funding. As required, facilitate compliance by the grantor with foreign country requirements.
3. Alert the grantor on foreign country restrictions of particular concern
Alert the grantor to foreign country restrictions on the operations of civil society organizations that may affect the implementation of grant activities.
Selected Clients
Greater Houston Community Foundation
The Rockefeller Foundation
Chicago Community Trust
Zoetis Foundation
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Marin Community Foundation
Douglas B. Marshall, Jr. Family Foundation
Rodan + Fields Prescription for Change Foundation
Whittier Trust
Communities Foundation of Texas