planned foundation
[/plænd faʊnˈdeɪʃən/]
nounpl: planned foundations
fundação planejada
1. A charitable or philanthropic organization established with a predetermined purpose, structure, and operational plan, typically created by an individual, family, or corporation to distribute funds for specific causes or charitable works
The Gates Foundation is a planned foundation dedicated to global health and education initiatives.
A Fundação Gates é uma fundação planejada dedicada a iniciativas de saúde global e educação.
2. An endowed institution whose mission, governance structure, and funding mechanisms are carefully designed and documented from inception
They established a planned foundation to support scientific research for the next fifty years.
Eles estabeleceram uma fundação planejada para apoiar pesquisa científica pelos próximos cinquenta anos.
This term is commonly used in both Brazilian and American philanthropic circles. In Brazil, planned foundations play an important role in social responsibility initiatives by major corporations and wealthy families. The concept reflects the growing professionalization of charitable giving and structured philanthropy in both countries.
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