{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"164: The Private Foundation Startup Guide: From Idea to Launch","description":"Welcome to&amp;nbsp;EO Radio Show \u2013 Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and episode 164 of EO Radio Show covers the key questions to ask when considering starting a new private foundation. As we roll into September of 2026, I'm seeing the year-end uptick in people inquiring about whether to start a private foundation or not, and if so, how long it will take. In today's episode, I'll go over the key questions I ask when a client is thinking about forming a new private foundation. Then I'll outline the key steps and timeline for launching the charity, as well as the initial decisions you should make before getting started. Show Notes: IRS Form 1023 EO Radio Show Nonprofit Basics YouTube&amp;nbsp;playlist EO Radio Show Private Foundations YouTube&amp;nbsp;playlist EO Radio Show Public Charities YouTube&amp;nbsp;playlist EO Radio Show State Filings YouTube&amp;nbsp;playlist EO Radio Show: #1:&amp;nbsp;Overview of Nonprofit Charitable Organization Types EO Radio Show #2:&amp;nbsp;Designators, Members, Directors, Officers: The Who\u2019s Who of Nonprofit Governance EO Radio Show #109:&amp;nbsp;Nonprofit Basics: Unrelated Business Income Tax: Debt Financed Income - Part 3 EO Radio Show #108:&amp;nbsp;Nonprofit Basics: Unrelated Business Income Tax: Modifications and Exceptions - Part 2 EO Radio Show #109:&amp;nbsp;Nonprofit Basics: Unrelated Business Income Tax: Basic Rules for Charities - Part 1 If you have topic suggestions you would like us to discuss, please email us at&amp;nbsp;eoradioshow@fbm.com.&amp;nbsp;Additional episodes are available at&amp;nbsp;EORadioShowByFarella.com. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to be, nor should it be interpreted as, legal advice or opinion. ","author_name":"EO Radio Show","author_url":"https:\/\/www.fbm.com\/exempt-organizations\/eo-radio-show\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42877005\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/206215705"}