Choosing an International Intermediary Partner Issues to Consider

  • Are you comfortable with the intermediary’s track record for selecting and handling projects?
  • Are you satisfied with the level of input you’ll have about funding decisions? Typically, funders help set grantmaking criteria but leave decisions about individual grants to the intermediary.
  • What local controls does the intermediary have in place to ensure that funds are spent wisely? How does the intermediary control and report on administrative costs?
  • What is the intermediary’s reputation internationally and in the places where it supports projects?
  • How does the intermediary report to donors?
  • Does the intermediary have 501(c)3 status in the United States? If not, are you comfortable with knowing that you won’t receive tax benefits as a result of your contribution?

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